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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.31, 248.86 and 141.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.31, 248.86 and 141.57 is: 195.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.31 : 248.86 = 141.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.31/248.86 = 141.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.31x = 248.86 × 141.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.31x = 35,229.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,229.51/180.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.38

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