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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.07, 250.07 and 115.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.07, 250.07 and 115.62 is: 159.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.07 : 250.07 = 115.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.07/250.07 = 115.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.07x = 250.07 × 115.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.07x = 28,913.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,913.09/181.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.68

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