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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.16, 250.10 and 114.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.16, 250.10 and 114.86 is: 158.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.16 : 250.10 = 114.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.16/250.10 = 114.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.16x = 250.10 × 114.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.16x = 28,724.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,724.66/181.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.56

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