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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.89, 250.90 and 108.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.89, 250.90 and 108.13 is: 149.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.89 : 250.90 = 108.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.89/250.90 = 108.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.89x = 250.90 × 108.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.89x = 27,129.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,129.82/181.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.16

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