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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.02, 248.36 and 146.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.02, 248.36 and 146.88 is: 202.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.02 : 248.36 = 146.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.02/248.36 = 146.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.02x = 248.36 × 146.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.02x = 36,479.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,479.12/180.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.64

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