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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.41, 248.99 and 114.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.41, 248.99 and 114.89 is: 158.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.41 : 248.99 = 114.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.41/248.99 = 114.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.41x = 248.99 × 114.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.41x = 28,607.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,607.37/180.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.57

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