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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.21, 248.28 and 148.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.21, 248.28 and 148.94 is: 205.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.21 : 248.28 = 148.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.21/248.28 = 148.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.21x = 248.28 × 148.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.21x = 36,978.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,978.82/180.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.20

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