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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.07, 248.49 and 100.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.07, 248.49 and 100.31 is: 138.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.07 : 248.49 = 100.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.07/248.49 = 100.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.07x = 248.49 × 100.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.07x = 24,927.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,927.36/180.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.43

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