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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.99, 249.62 and 148.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.99, 249.62 and 148.19 is: 204.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.99 : 249.62 = 148.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.99/249.62 = 148.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.99x = 249.62 × 148.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.99x = 36,989.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,989.20/180.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.37

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