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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.02, 249.72 and 115.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.02, 249.72 and 115.50 is: 159.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.02 : 249.72 = 115.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.02/249.72 = 115.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.02x = 249.72 × 115.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.02x = 28,842.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,842.66/181.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.33

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