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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.97, 249.45 and 141.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.97, 249.45 and 141.56 is: 195.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.97 : 249.45 = 141.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.97/249.45 = 141.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.97x = 249.45 × 141.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.97x = 35,311.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,311.43/180.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.12

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