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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.54, 249 and 145.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.54, 249 and 145.56 is: 200.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.54 : 249 = 145.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.54/249 = 145.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.54x = 249 × 145.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.54x = 36,244.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,244.44/180.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.76

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