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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.71, 270.54 and 141.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.71, 270.54 and 141.83 is: 212.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.71 : 270.54 = 141.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.71/270.54 = 141.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.71x = 270.54 × 141.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.71x = 38,370.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,370.69/180.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.33

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