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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.92, 251.04 and 104.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.92, 251.04 and 104.31 is: 143.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.92 : 251.04 = 104.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.92/251.04 = 104.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.92x = 251.04 × 104.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.92x = 26,185.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,185.98/181.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.94

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