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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.38, 248.85 and 114.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.38, 248.85 and 114.92 is: 158.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.38 : 248.85 = 114.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.38/248.85 = 114.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.38x = 248.85 × 114.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.38x = 28,597.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,597.84/180.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.54

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