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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.99, 249.35 and 148.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.99, 249.35 and 148.05 is: 203.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.99 : 249.35 = 148.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.99/249.35 = 148.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.99x = 249.35 × 148.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.99x = 36,915.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,915.53/180.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.96

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