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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.88, 251.03 and 108.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.88, 251.03 and 108.24 is: 149.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.88 : 251.03 = 108.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.88/251.03 = 108.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.88x = 251.03 × 108.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.88x = 27,170.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,170.82/181.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.39

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