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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.60, 249.23 and 141.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.60, 249.23 and 141.30 is: 195.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.60 : 249.23 = 141.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.60/249.23 = 141.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.60x = 249.23 × 141.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.60x = 35,215.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,215.49/180.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.00

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