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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.85, 250.98 and 119.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.85, 250.98 and 119.72 is: 165.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.85 : 250.98 = 119.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.85/250.98 = 119.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.85x = 250.98 × 119.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.85x = 30,047.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,047.95/181.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.23

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