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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.04, 248.44 and 101.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.04, 248.44 and 101.35 is: 139.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.04 : 248.44 = 101.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.04/248.44 = 101.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.04x = 248.44 × 101.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.04x = 25,179.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,179.39/180.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.85

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