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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.94, 251.06 and 115.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.94, 251.06 and 115.47 is: 159.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.94 : 251.06 = 115.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.94/251.06 = 115.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.94x = 251.06 × 115.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.94x = 28,989.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,989.90/181.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.34

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