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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.99, 251.11 and 108.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.99, 251.11 and 108.28 is: 149.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.99 : 251.11 = 108.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.99/251.11 = 108.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.99x = 251.11 × 108.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.99x = 27,190.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,190.19/181.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.40

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