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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180, 248.40 and 102.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180, 248.40 and 102.39 is: 141.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180 : 248.40 = 102.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180/248.40 = 102.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180x = 248.40 × 102.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180x = 25,433.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,433.68/180
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.30

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