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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.91, 251.12 and 108.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.91, 251.12 and 108.24 is: 149.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.91 : 251.12 = 108.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.91/251.12 = 108.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.91x = 251.12 × 108.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.91x = 27,179.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,179.95/181.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.41

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