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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.21, 248.67 and 102.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.21, 248.67 and 102.60 is: 141.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.21 : 248.67 = 102.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.21/248.67 = 102.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.21x = 248.67 × 102.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.21x = 25,513.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,513.54/180.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.58

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