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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.83, 250.91 and 107.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.83, 250.91 and 107.15 is: 147.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.83 : 250.91 = 107.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.83/250.91 = 107.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.83x = 250.91 × 107.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.83x = 26,885.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,885.37/181.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.86

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