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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.85, 250.79 and 108.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.85, 250.79 and 108.14 is: 149.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.85 : 250.79 = 108.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.85/250.79 = 108.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.85x = 250.79 × 108.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.85x = 27,118.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,118.64/181.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.13

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