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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.14, 249.93 and 111.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.14, 249.93 and 111.14 is: 153.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.14 : 249.93 = 111.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.14/249.93 = 111.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.14x = 249.93 × 111.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.14x = 27,777.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,777.22/181.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.35

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