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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.51, 248.97 and 145.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.51, 248.97 and 145.54 is: 200.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.51 : 248.97 = 145.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.51/248.97 = 145.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.51x = 248.97 × 145.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.51x = 36,234.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,234.37/180.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.73

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