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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.89, 251.04 and 111.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.89, 251.04 and 111.96 is: 154.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.89 : 251.04 = 111.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.89/251.04 = 111.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.89x = 251.04 × 111.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.89x = 28,106.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,106.44/181.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.52

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