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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.99, 251.22 and 112.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.99, 251.22 and 112.08 is: 154.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.99 : 251.22 = 112.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.99/251.22 = 112.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.99x = 251.22 × 112.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.99x = 28,155.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,155.80/181.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.71

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