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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.03, 249.65 and 115.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.03, 249.65 and 115.42 is: 159.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.03 : 249.65 = 115.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.03/249.65 = 115.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.03x = 249.65 × 115.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.03x = 28,812.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,812.78/181.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.16

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