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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.94, 251.08 and 104.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.94, 251.08 and 104.32 is: 143.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.94 : 251.08 = 104.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.94/251.08 = 104.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.94x = 251.08 × 104.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.94x = 26,192.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,192.67/181.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.96

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