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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.86, 250.95 and 111.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.86, 250.95 and 111.93 is: 154.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.86 : 250.95 = 111.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.86/250.95 = 111.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.86x = 250.95 × 111.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.86x = 28,088.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,088.83/181.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.45

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