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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.26, 250.09 and 111.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.26, 250.09 and 111.32 is: 153.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.26 : 250.09 = 111.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.26/250.09 = 111.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.26x = 250.09 × 111.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.26x = 27,840.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,840.83/181.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.59

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