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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.89, 250.97 and 108.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.89, 250.97 and 108.23 is: 149.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.89 : 250.97 = 108.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.89/250.97 = 108.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.89x = 250.97 × 108.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.89x = 27,160.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,160.69/181.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.32

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