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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.29, 248.78 and 102.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.29, 248.78 and 102.66 is: 141.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.29 : 248.78 = 102.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.29/248.78 = 102.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.29x = 248.78 × 102.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.29x = 25,539.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,539.75/180.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.66

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