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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.92, 249.63 and 115.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.92, 249.63 and 115.52 is: 159.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.92 : 249.63 = 115.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.92/249.63 = 115.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.92x = 249.63 × 115.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.92x = 28,837.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,837.26/180.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.39

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