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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.97, 251.21 and 104.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.97, 251.21 and 104.33 is: 144.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.97 : 251.21 = 104.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.97/251.21 = 104.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.97x = 251.21 × 104.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.97x = 26,208.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,208.22/181.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.02

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