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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.48, 270.21 and 142.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.48, 270.21 and 142.14 is: 212.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.48 : 270.21 = 142.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.48/270.21 = 142.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.48x = 270.21 × 142.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.48x = 38,407.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,407.65/180.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.81

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