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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.99, 249.66 and 115.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.99, 249.66 and 115.44 is: 159.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.99 : 249.66 = 115.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.99/249.66 = 115.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.99x = 249.66 × 115.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.99x = 28,820.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,820.75/180.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.24

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