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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.36, 248.85 and 109.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.36, 248.85 and 109.45 is: 151.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.36 : 248.85 = 109.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.36/248.85 = 109.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.36x = 248.85 × 109.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.36x = 27,236.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,236.09/180.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.01

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