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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.99, 271.48 and 145.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.99, 271.48 and 145.14 is: 217.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.99 : 271.48 = 145.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.99/271.48 = 145.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.99x = 271.48 × 145.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.99x = 39,403.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,403.81/180.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.72

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