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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.29, 248.82 and 101.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.29, 248.82 and 101.62 is: 140.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.29 : 248.82 = 101.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.29/248.82 = 101.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.29x = 248.82 × 101.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.29x = 25,285.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,285.09/180.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.25

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