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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.88, 250.99 and 104.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.88, 250.99 and 104.27 is: 143.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.88 : 250.99 = 104.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.88/250.99 = 104.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.88x = 250.99 × 104.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.88x = 26,169.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,169.21/181.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.89

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