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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.09, 248.52 and 101.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.09, 248.52 and 101.40 is: 139.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.09 : 248.52 = 101.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.09/248.52 = 101.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.09x = 248.52 × 101.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.09x = 25,199.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,199.93/180.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.93

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