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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.76, 250.72 and 111.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.76, 250.72 and 111.85 is: 154.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.76 : 250.72 = 111.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.76/250.72 = 111.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.76x = 250.72 × 111.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.76x = 28,041.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,041.22/181.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.28

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