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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.45, 249.03 and 114.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.45, 249.03 and 114.08 is: 157.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.45 : 249.03 = 114.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.45/249.03 = 114.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.45x = 249.03 × 114.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.45x = 28,408.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,408.10/180.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.43

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