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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.21, 250.09 and 111.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.21, 250.09 and 111.27 is: 153.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.21 : 250.09 = 111.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.21/250.09 = 111.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.21x = 250.09 × 111.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.21x = 27,827.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,827.51/181.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.57

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