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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.02, 248.42 and 101.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.02, 248.42 and 101.33 is: 139.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.02 : 248.42 = 101.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.02/248.42 = 101.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.02x = 248.42 × 101.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.02x = 25,172.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,172.34/180.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.83

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