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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.84, 250.87 and 103.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.84, 250.87 and 103.14 is: 142.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.84 : 250.87 = 103.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.84/250.87 = 103.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.84x = 250.87 × 103.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.84x = 25,874.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,874.73/181.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.29

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