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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.89, 249.21 and 144.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.89, 249.21 and 144.03 is: 198.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.89 : 249.21 = 144.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.89/249.21 = 144.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.89x = 249.21 × 144.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.89x = 35,893.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,893.72/180.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.43

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