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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.11, 248.51 and 110.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.11, 248.51 and 110.15 is: 151.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.11 : 248.51 = 110.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.11/248.51 = 110.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.11x = 248.51 × 110.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.11x = 27,371.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,371.58/180.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.98

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