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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.60, 248.89 and 145.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.60, 248.89 and 145.11 is: 199.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.60 : 248.89 = 145.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.60/248.89 = 145.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.60x = 248.89 × 145.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.60x = 36,116.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,116.43/180.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.98

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