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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.01, 250.07 and 118.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.01, 250.07 and 118.81 is: 164.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.01 : 250.07 = 118.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.01/250.07 = 118.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.01x = 250.07 × 118.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.01x = 29,710.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,710.82/181.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.14

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