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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.94, 251.01 and 111.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.94, 251.01 and 111.95 is: 154.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.94 : 251.01 = 111.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.94/251.01 = 111.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.94x = 251.01 × 111.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.94x = 28,100.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,100.57/181.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.45

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