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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.05, 249.77 and 118.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.05, 249.77 and 118.91 is: 164.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.05 : 249.77 = 118.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.05/249.77 = 118.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.05x = 249.77 × 118.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.05x = 29,698.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,698.31/181.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.03

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