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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.89, 250.98 and 108.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.89, 250.98 and 108.21 is: 149.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.89 : 250.98 = 108.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.89/250.98 = 108.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.89x = 250.98 × 108.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.89x = 27,158.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,158.55/181.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.31

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