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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.92, 249.57 and 145.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.92, 249.57 and 145.86 is: 201.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.92 : 249.57 = 145.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.92/249.57 = 145.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.92x = 249.57 × 145.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.92x = 36,402.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,402.28/180.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.21

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