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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.97, 251.13 and 108.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.97, 251.13 and 108.29 is: 149.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.97 : 251.13 = 108.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.97/251.13 = 108.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.97x = 251.13 × 108.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.97x = 27,194.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,194.87/181.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.45

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