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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.93, 249.78 and 111.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.93, 249.78 and 111.01 is: 153.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.93 : 249.78 = 111.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.93/249.78 = 111.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.93x = 249.78 × 111.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.93x = 27,728.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,728.08/180.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.25

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