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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.06, 248.34 and 114.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.06, 248.34 and 114.42 is: 157.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.06 : 248.34 = 114.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.06/248.34 = 114.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.06x = 248.34 × 114.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.06x = 28,415.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,415.06/180.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.81

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