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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.14, 249.98 and 119.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.14, 249.98 and 119.07 is: 164.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.14 : 249.98 = 119.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.14/249.98 = 119.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.14x = 249.98 × 119.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.14x = 29,765.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,765.12/181.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.32

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