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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.92, 250.97 and 104.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.92, 250.97 and 104.25 is: 143.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.92 : 250.97 = 104.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.92/250.97 = 104.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.92x = 250.97 × 104.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.92x = 26,163.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,163.10/181.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.82

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