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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.89, 251.03 and 116.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.89, 251.03 and 116.42 is: 160.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.89 : 251.03 = 116.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.89/251.03 = 116.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.89x = 251.03 × 116.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.89x = 29,223.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,223.95/181.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.67

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