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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.99, 271.26 and 142.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.99, 271.26 and 142.07 is: 212.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.99 : 271.26 = 142.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.99/271.26 = 142.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.99x = 271.26 × 142.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.99x = 38,536.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,536.55/180.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.92

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