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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.07, 248.68 and 143.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.07, 248.68 and 143.51 is: 198.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.07 : 248.68 = 143.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.07/248.68 = 143.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.07x = 248.68 × 143.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.07x = 35,688.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,688.07/180.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.19

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