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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.08, 249.84 and 111.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.08, 249.84 and 111.12 is: 153.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.08 : 249.84 = 111.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.08/249.84 = 111.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.08x = 249.84 × 111.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.08x = 27,762.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,762.22/181.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.31

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