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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.92, 251.02 and 108.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.92, 251.02 and 108.22 is: 149.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.92 : 251.02 = 108.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.92/251.02 = 108.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.92x = 251.02 × 108.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.92x = 27,165.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,165.38/181.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.33

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