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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.97, 251.18 and 108.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.97, 251.18 and 108.33 is: 149.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.97 : 251.18 = 108.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.97/251.18 = 108.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.97x = 251.18 × 108.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.97x = 27,210.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,210.33/181.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.53

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