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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.29, 248.90 and 140.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.29, 248.90 and 140.87 is: 194.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.29 : 248.90 = 140.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.29/248.90 = 140.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.29x = 248.90 × 140.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.29x = 35,063.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,063.52/180.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.49

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