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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.20, 249.93 and 115.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.20, 249.93 and 115.68 is: 159.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.20 : 249.93 = 115.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.20/249.93 = 115.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.20x = 249.93 × 115.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.20x = 28,911.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,911.90/181.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.56

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