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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.95, 251.03 and 108.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.95, 251.03 and 108.23 is: 149.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.95 : 251.03 = 108.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.95/251.03 = 108.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.95x = 251.03 × 108.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.95x = 27,167.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,167.72/181.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.31

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