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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.45, 270.95 and 140.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.45, 270.95 and 140.22 is: 210.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.45 : 270.95 = 140.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.45/270.95 = 140.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.45x = 270.95 × 140.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.45x = 37,991.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,991.91/180.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.54

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