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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.11, 248.72 and 114.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.11, 248.72 and 114.77 is: 158.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.11 : 248.72 = 114.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.11/248.72 = 114.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.11x = 248.72 × 114.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.11x = 28,543.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,543.78/180.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.48

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