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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.85, 250.93 and 104.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.85, 250.93 and 104.22 is: 143.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.85 : 250.93 = 104.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.85/250.93 = 104.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.85x = 250.93 × 104.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.85x = 26,151.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,151.92/181.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.81

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