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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.43, 250.47 and 111.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.43, 250.47 and 111.51 is: 153.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.43 : 250.47 = 111.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.43/250.47 = 111.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.43x = 250.47 × 111.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.43x = 27,929.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,929.91/181.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.95

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