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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.93, 250.99 and 119.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.93, 250.99 and 119.83 is: 165.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.93 : 250.99 = 119.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.93/250.99 = 119.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.93x = 250.99 × 119.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.93x = 30,076.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,076.13/181.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.32

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