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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.96, 271.68 and 140.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.96, 271.68 and 140.64 is: 211.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.96 : 271.68 = 140.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.96/271.68 = 140.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.96x = 271.68 × 140.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.96x = 38,209.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,209.08/180.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.15

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