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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.87, 249.50 and 111.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.87, 249.50 and 111.75 is: 154.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.87 : 249.50 = 111.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.87/249.50 = 111.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.87x = 249.50 × 111.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.87x = 27,881.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,881.07/180.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.15

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