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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.42, 270.15 and 141.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.42, 270.15 and 141.71 is: 212.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.42 : 270.15 = 141.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.42/270.15 = 141.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.42x = 270.15 × 141.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.42x = 38,281.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,281.61/180.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.18

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