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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.82, 250.88 and 104.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.82, 250.88 and 104.18 is: 143.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.82 : 250.88 = 104.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.82/250.88 = 104.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.82x = 250.88 × 104.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.82x = 26,136.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,136.68/181.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.75

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