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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.99, 251.20 and 119.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.99, 251.20 and 119.87 is: 165.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.99 : 251.20 = 119.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.99/251.20 = 119.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.99x = 251.20 × 119.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.99x = 30,111.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,111.34/181.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.46

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