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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.95, 250.96 and 116.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.95, 250.96 and 116.39 is: 160.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.95 : 250.96 = 116.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.95/250.96 = 116.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.95x = 250.96 × 116.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.95x = 29,209.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,209.23/181.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.53

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