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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.01, 248.16 and 141.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.01, 248.16 and 141.13 is: 194.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.01 : 248.16 = 141.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.01/248.16 = 141.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.01x = 248.16 × 141.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.01x = 35,022.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,022.82/180.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.56

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