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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.93, 251.08 and 103.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.93, 251.08 and 103.27 is: 142.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.93 : 251.08 = 103.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.93/251.08 = 103.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.93x = 251.08 × 103.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.93x = 25,929.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,929.03/181.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.52

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