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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.88, 250.99 and 102.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.88, 250.99 and 102.12 is: 140.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.88 : 250.99 = 102.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.88/250.99 = 102.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.88x = 250.99 × 102.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.88x = 25,631.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,631.10/181.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.92

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