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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.15, 248.34 and 114.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.15, 248.34 and 114.54 is: 157.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.15 : 248.34 = 114.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.15/248.34 = 114.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.15x = 248.34 × 114.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.15x = 28,444.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,444.86/180.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.90

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