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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.50, 248.96 and 114.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.50, 248.96 and 114.08 is: 157.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.50 : 248.96 = 114.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.50/248.96 = 114.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.50x = 248.96 × 114.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.50x = 28,400.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,400.40/180.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.35

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