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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.82, 250.82 and 108.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.82, 250.82 and 108.07 is: 149.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.82 : 250.82 = 108.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.82/250.82 = 108.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.82x = 250.82 × 108.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.82x = 27,104.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,104.95/181.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.07

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