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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.50, 249.10 and 111.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.50, 249.10 and 111.50 is: 153.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.50 : 249.10 = 111.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.50/249.10 = 111.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.50x = 249.10 × 111.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.50x = 27,774.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,774.65/180.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.88

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