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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.86, 249.62 and 115.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.86, 249.62 and 115.39 is: 159.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.86 : 249.62 = 115.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.86/249.62 = 115.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.86x = 249.62 × 115.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.86x = 28,801.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,801.83/180.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.25

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