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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.18, 248.61 and 102.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.18, 248.61 and 102.55 is: 141.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.18 : 248.61 = 102.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.18/248.61 = 102.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.18x = 248.61 × 102.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.18x = 25,494.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,494.96/180.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.50

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