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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.25, 248.74 and 102.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.25, 248.74 and 102.62 is: 141.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.25 : 248.74 = 102.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.25/248.74 = 102.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.25x = 248.74 × 102.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.25x = 25,526.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,526.45/180.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.62

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