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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.26, 248.64 and 113.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.26, 248.64 and 113.87 is: 157.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.26 : 248.64 = 113.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.26/248.64 = 113.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.26x = 248.64 × 113.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.26x = 28,311.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,311.39/180.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.06

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