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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.38, 248.93 and 114.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.38, 248.93 and 114.02 is: 157.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.38 : 248.93 = 114.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.38/248.93 = 114.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.38x = 248.93 × 114.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.38x = 28,381.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,381.18/180.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.35

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