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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.26, 248.75 and 102.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.26, 248.75 and 102.62 is: 141.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.26 : 248.75 = 102.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.26/248.75 = 102.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.26x = 248.75 × 102.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.26x = 25,526.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,526.73/180.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.61

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