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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.03, 248.40 and 113.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.03, 248.40 and 113.68 is: 156.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.03 : 248.40 = 113.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.03/248.40 = 113.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.03x = 248.40 × 113.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.03x = 28,238.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,238.11/180.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.85

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