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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.18, 248.68 and 114.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.18, 248.68 and 114.76 is: 158.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.18 : 248.68 = 114.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.18/248.68 = 114.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.18x = 248.68 × 114.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.18x = 28,538.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,538.52/180.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.39

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