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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.11, 248.58 and 101.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.11, 248.58 and 101.46 is: 140.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.11 : 248.58 = 101.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.11/248.58 = 101.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.11x = 248.58 × 101.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.11x = 25,220.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,220.93/180.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.03

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