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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.25, 248.61 and 145.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.25, 248.61 and 145.36 is: 200.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.25 : 248.61 = 145.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.25/248.61 = 145.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.25x = 248.61 × 145.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.25x = 36,137.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,137.95/180.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.49

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