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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.78, 250.72 and 111.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.78, 250.72 and 111.87 is: 154.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.78 : 250.72 = 111.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.78/250.72 = 111.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.78x = 250.72 × 111.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.78x = 28,049.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,049.53/181.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.31

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