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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.19, 249.92 and 115.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.19, 249.92 and 115.67 is: 159.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.19 : 249.92 = 115.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.19/249.92 = 115.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.19x = 249.92 × 115.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.19x = 28,909.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,909.16/181.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.55

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