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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.15, 250.07 and 121.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.15, 250.07 and 121.33 is: 167.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.15 : 250.07 = 121.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.15/250.07 = 121.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.15x = 250.07 × 121.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.15x = 30,340.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,340.99/181.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.49

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