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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.31, 250.26 and 111.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.31, 250.26 and 111.42 is: 153.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.31 : 250.26 = 111.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.31/250.26 = 111.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.31x = 250.26 × 111.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.31x = 27,882.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,882.85/181.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.78

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