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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.38, 248.90 and 141.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.38, 248.90 and 141.05 is: 194.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.38 : 248.90 = 141.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.38/248.90 = 141.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.38x = 248.90 × 141.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.38x = 35,105.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,105.40/180.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.62

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