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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.22, 248.71 and 100.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.22, 248.71 and 100.46 is: 138.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.22 : 248.71 = 100.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.22/248.71 = 100.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.22x = 248.71 × 100.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.22x = 24,985.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,985.41/180.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.64

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