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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.89, 249.71 and 115.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.89, 249.71 and 115.38 is: 159.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.89 : 249.71 = 115.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.89/249.71 = 115.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.89x = 249.71 × 115.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.89x = 28,810.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,810.96/180.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.27

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