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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.20, 250.10 and 110.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.20, 250.10 and 110.38 is: 152.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.20 : 250.10 = 110.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.20/250.10 = 110.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.20x = 250.10 × 110.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.20x = 27,606.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,606.04/181.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.35

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