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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.11, 248.28 and 140.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.11, 248.28 and 140.68 is: 193.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.11 : 248.28 = 140.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.11/248.28 = 140.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.11x = 248.28 × 140.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.11x = 34,926.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,926.71/180.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.92

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