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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.09, 248.47 and 114.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.09, 248.47 and 114.62 is: 158.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.09 : 248.47 = 114.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.09/248.47 = 114.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.09x = 248.47 × 114.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.09x = 28,478.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,478.10/180.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.13

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