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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.70, 249.30 and 110.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.70, 249.30 and 110.72 is: 152.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.70 : 249.30 = 110.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.70/249.30 = 110.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.70x = 249.30 × 110.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.70x = 27,601.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,601.25/180.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.75

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