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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.08, 248.50 and 101.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.08, 248.50 and 101.39 is: 139.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.08 : 248.50 = 101.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.08/248.50 = 101.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.08x = 248.50 × 101.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.08x = 25,195.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,195.42/180.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.91

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