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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.04, 247.96 and 144.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.04, 247.96 and 144.52 is: 199.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.04 : 247.96 = 144.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.04/247.96 = 144.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.04x = 247.96 × 144.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.04x = 35,835.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,835.18/180.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.04

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