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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180, 248.39 and 101.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180, 248.39 and 101.31 is: 139.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180 : 248.39 = 101.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180/248.39 = 101.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180x = 248.39 × 101.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180x = 25,163.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,163.88/180
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.80

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