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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.27, 248.77 and 102.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.27, 248.77 and 102.63 is: 141.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.27 : 248.77 = 102.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.27/248.77 = 102.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.27x = 248.77 × 102.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.27x = 25,530.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,530.02/180.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.62

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