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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.08, 248.46 and 114.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.08, 248.46 and 114.56 is: 158.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.08 : 248.46 = 114.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.08/248.46 = 114.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.08x = 248.46 × 114.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.08x = 28,463.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,463.58/180.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.06

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