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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.08, 248.39 and 113.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.08, 248.39 and 113.63 is: 156.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.08 : 248.39 = 113.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.08/248.39 = 113.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.08x = 248.39 × 113.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.08x = 28,222.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,222.75/180.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.72

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