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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.29, 248.74 and 102.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.29, 248.74 and 102.67 is: 141.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.29 : 248.74 = 102.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.29/248.74 = 102.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.29x = 248.74 × 102.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.29x = 25,538.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,538.14/180.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.65

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