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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.10, 248.47 and 140.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.10, 248.47 and 140.91 is: 194.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.10 : 248.47 = 140.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.10/248.47 = 140.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.10x = 248.47 × 140.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.10x = 35,011.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,011.91/180.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.40

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