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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.90, 251.06 and 104.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.90, 251.06 and 104.28 is: 143.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.90 : 251.06 = 104.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.90/251.06 = 104.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.90x = 251.06 × 104.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.90x = 26,180.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,180.54/181.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.93

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