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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.24, 248.75 and 102.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.24, 248.75 and 102.61 is: 141.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.24 : 248.75 = 102.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.24/248.75 = 102.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.24x = 248.75 × 102.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.24x = 25,524.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,524.24/180.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.61

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