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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.69, 249.35 and 115.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.69, 249.35 and 115.13 is: 158.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.69 : 249.35 = 115.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.69/249.35 = 115.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.69x = 249.35 × 115.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.69x = 28,705.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,705.84/180.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.87

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