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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.77, 249.50 and 141.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.77, 249.50 and 141.35 is: 195.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.77 : 249.50 = 141.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.77/249.50 = 141.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.77x = 249.50 × 141.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.77x = 35,267.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,267.80/180.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.09

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