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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.99, 251.16 and 103.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.99, 251.16 and 103.32 is: 142.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.99 : 251.16 = 103.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.99/251.16 = 103.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.99x = 251.16 × 103.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.99x = 25,949.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,949.85/181.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.59

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