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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.08, 248.42 and 110.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.08, 248.42 and 110.12 is: 151.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.08 : 248.42 = 110.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.08/248.42 = 110.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.08x = 248.42 × 110.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.08x = 27,356.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,356.01/180.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.91

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