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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.88, 251 and 103.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.88, 251 and 103.20 is: 142.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.88 : 251 = 103.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.88/251 = 103.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.88x = 251 × 103.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.88x = 25,903.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,903.20/181.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.42

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