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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.14, 250.01 and 118.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.14, 250.01 and 118.95 is: 164.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.14 : 250.01 = 118.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.14/250.01 = 118.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.14x = 250.01 × 118.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.14x = 29,738.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,738.69/181.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.18

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