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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.89, 249.60 and 110.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.89, 249.60 and 110.96 is: 153.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.89 : 249.60 = 110.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.89/249.60 = 110.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.89x = 249.60 × 110.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.89x = 27,695.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,695.62/180.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.11

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