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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.20, 248.76 and 114.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.20, 248.76 and 114.80 is: 158.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.20 : 248.76 = 114.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.20/248.76 = 114.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.20x = 248.76 × 114.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.20x = 28,557.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,557.65/180.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.48

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