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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.20, 249.72 and 150.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.20, 249.72 and 150.02 is: 206.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.20 : 249.72 = 150.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.20/249.72 = 150.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.20x = 249.72 × 150.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.20x = 37,462.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,462.99/181.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.75

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