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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.15, 269.90 and 143.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.15, 269.90 and 143.15 is: 214.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.15 : 269.90 = 143.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.15/269.90 = 143.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.15x = 269.90 × 143.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.15x = 38,634.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,634.12/180.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.46

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