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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.90, 250.96 and 108.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.90, 250.96 and 108.20 is: 149.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.90 : 250.96 = 108.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.90/250.96 = 108.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.90x = 250.96 × 108.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.90x = 27,153.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,153.87/181.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.28

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