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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.93, 251.09 and 104.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.93, 251.09 and 104.29 is: 143.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.93 : 251.09 = 104.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.93/251.09 = 104.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.93x = 251.09 × 104.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.93x = 26,186.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,186.18/181.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.94

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