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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.03, 248.25 and 114.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.03, 248.25 and 114.48 is: 157.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.03 : 248.25 = 114.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.03/248.25 = 114.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.03x = 248.25 × 114.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.03x = 28,419.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,419.66/180.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.86

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