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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.06, 248.50 and 102.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.06, 248.50 and 102.44 is: 141.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.06 : 248.50 = 102.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.06/248.50 = 102.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.06x = 248.50 × 102.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.06x = 25,456.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,456.34/180.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.38

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