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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.97, 249.68 and 144.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.97, 249.68 and 144.08 is: 198.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.97 : 249.68 = 144.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.97/249.68 = 144.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.97x = 249.68 × 144.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.97x = 35,973.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,973.94/180.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.79

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