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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.79, 249.60 and 141.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.79, 249.60 and 141.38 is: 195.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.79 : 249.60 = 141.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.79/249.60 = 141.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.79x = 249.60 × 141.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.79x = 35,286.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,286.49/180.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.18

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