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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.26, 250.21 and 115.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.26, 250.21 and 115.75 is: 159.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.26 : 250.21 = 115.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.26/250.21 = 115.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.26x = 250.21 × 115.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.26x = 28,961.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,961.85/181.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.78

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