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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.53, 250.56 and 111.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.53, 250.56 and 111.58 is: 154.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.53 : 250.56 = 111.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.53/250.56 = 111.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.53x = 250.56 × 111.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.53x = 27,956.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,956.86/181.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.01

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