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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181, 249.68 and 115.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181, 249.68 and 115.38 is: 159.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181 : 249.68 = 115.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181/249.68 = 115.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181x = 249.68 × 115.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181x = 28,808.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,808.08/181
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.16

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