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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.85, 250.97 and 103.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.85, 250.97 and 103.19 is: 142.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.85 : 250.97 = 103.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.85/250.97 = 103.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.85x = 250.97 × 103.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.85x = 25,897.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,897.71/181.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.42

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