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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.22, 248.66 and 102.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.22, 248.66 and 102.58 is: 141.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.22 : 248.66 = 102.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.22/248.66 = 102.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.22x = 248.66 × 102.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.22x = 25,507.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,507.54/180.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.54

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