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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.87, 250.98 and 108.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.87, 250.98 and 108.19 is: 149.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.87 : 250.98 = 108.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.87/250.98 = 108.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.87x = 250.98 × 108.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.87x = 27,152.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,152.90/181.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.30

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