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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.13, 248.58 and 102.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.13, 248.58 and 102.50 is: 141.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.13 : 248.58 = 102.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.13/248.58 = 102.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.13x = 248.58 × 102.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.13x = 25,479.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,479.45/180.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.45

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