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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.85, 250.94 and 104.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.85, 250.94 and 104.23 is: 143.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.85 : 250.94 = 104.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.85/250.94 = 104.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.85x = 250.94 × 104.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.85x = 26,155.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,155.48/181.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.83

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