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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.11, 249.84 and 114.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.11, 249.84 and 114.69 is: 158.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.11 : 249.84 = 114.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.11/249.84 = 114.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.11x = 249.84 × 114.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.11x = 28,654.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,654.15/181.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.21

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