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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.91, 249.69 and 144.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.91, 249.69 and 144.01 is: 198.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.91 : 249.69 = 144.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.91/249.69 = 144.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.91x = 249.69 × 144.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.91x = 35,957.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,957.86/180.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.76

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