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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.50, 250.37 and 111.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.50, 250.37 and 111.60 is: 153.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.50 : 250.37 = 111.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.50/250.37 = 111.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.50x = 250.37 × 111.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.50x = 27,939.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,939.48/181.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.94

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