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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.94, 251.07 and 108.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.94, 251.07 and 108.30 is: 149.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.94 : 251.07 = 108.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.94/251.07 = 108.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.94x = 251.07 × 108.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.94x = 27,190.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,190.88/181.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.45

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