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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.38, 250.28 and 115.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.38, 250.28 and 115.90 is: 159.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.38 : 250.28 = 115.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.38/250.28 = 115.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.38x = 250.28 × 115.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.38x = 29,007.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,007.45/181.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.93

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