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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.87, 249.62 and 110.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.87, 249.62 and 110.93 is: 153.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.87 : 249.62 = 110.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.87/249.62 = 110.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.87x = 249.62 × 110.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.87x = 27,690.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,690.35/180.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.10

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