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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.98, 251.08 and 108.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.98, 251.08 and 108.26 is: 149.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.98 : 251.08 = 108.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.98/251.08 = 108.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.98x = 251.08 × 108.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.98x = 27,181.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,181.92/181.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.37

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