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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.97, 251.01 and 111.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.97, 251.01 and 111.96 is: 154.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.97 : 251.01 = 111.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.97/251.01 = 111.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.97x = 251.01 × 111.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.97x = 28,103.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,103.08/181.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.44

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