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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.39, 250.26 and 115.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.39, 250.26 and 115.87 is: 159.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.39 : 250.26 = 115.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.39/250.26 = 115.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.39x = 250.26 × 115.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.39x = 28,997.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,997.63/181.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.86

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