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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.55, 249.10 and 114.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.55, 249.10 and 114.94 is: 158.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.55 : 249.10 = 114.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.55/249.10 = 114.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.55x = 249.10 × 114.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.55x = 28,631.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,631.55/180.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.58

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