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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.59, 250.50 and 111.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.59, 250.50 and 111.61 is: 153.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.59 : 250.50 = 111.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.59/250.50 = 111.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.59x = 250.50 × 111.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.59x = 27,959.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,959.04/181.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.97

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