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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.11, 250.04 and 119.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.11, 250.04 and 119.05 is: 164.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.11 : 250.04 = 119.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.11/250.04 = 119.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.11x = 250.04 × 119.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.11x = 29,766.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,766.93/181.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.36

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