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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.46, 249.06 and 141.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.46, 249.06 and 141.58 is: 195.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.46 : 249.06 = 141.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.46/249.06 = 141.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.46x = 249.06 × 141.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.46x = 35,261.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,261.82/180.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.40

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