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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.56, 248.76 and 141.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.56, 248.76 and 141.68 is: 195.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.56 : 248.76 = 141.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.56/248.76 = 141.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.56x = 248.76 × 141.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.56x = 35,244.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,244.32/180.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.19

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