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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.68, 250.69 and 111.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.68, 250.69 and 111.75 is: 154.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.68 : 250.69 = 111.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.68/250.69 = 111.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.68x = 250.69 × 111.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.68x = 28,013.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,013.70/181.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.19

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