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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.38, 250.31 and 115.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.38, 250.31 and 115.02 is: 158.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.38 : 250.31 = 115.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.38/250.31 = 115.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.38x = 250.31 × 115.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.38x = 28,790.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,790.66/181.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.73

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