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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.72, 249.44 and 115.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.72, 249.44 and 115.28 is: 159.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.72 : 249.44 = 115.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.72/249.44 = 115.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.72x = 249.44 × 115.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.72x = 28,755.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,755.44/180.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.12

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