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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.94, 251.08 and 104.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.94, 251.08 and 104.31 is: 143.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.94 : 251.08 = 104.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.94/251.08 = 104.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.94x = 251.08 × 104.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.94x = 26,190.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,190.15/181.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.95

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