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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.99, 249.69 and 115.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.99, 249.69 and 115.47 is: 159.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.99 : 249.69 = 115.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.99/249.69 = 115.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.99x = 249.69 × 115.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.99x = 28,831.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,831.70/180.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.30

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