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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.20, 248.72 and 114.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.20, 248.72 and 114.74 is: 158.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.20 : 248.72 = 114.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.20/248.72 = 114.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.20x = 248.72 × 114.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.20x = 28,538.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,538.13/180.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.37

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