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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.97, 251.15 and 104.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.97, 251.15 and 104.34 is: 144.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.97 : 251.15 = 104.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.97/251.15 = 104.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.97x = 251.15 × 104.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.97x = 26,206.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,206.00/181.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.01

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