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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.83, 250.88 and 111.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.83, 250.88 and 111.90 is: 154.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.83 : 250.88 = 111.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.83/250.88 = 111.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.83x = 250.88 × 111.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.83x = 28,072.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,072.91/181.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.39

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