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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.93, 251.04 and 108.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.93, 251.04 and 108.25 is: 149.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.93 : 251.04 = 108.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.93/251.04 = 108.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.93x = 251.04 × 108.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.93x = 27,175.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,175.08/181.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.37

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