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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.32, 248.80 and 102.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.32, 248.80 and 102.68 is: 141.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.32 : 248.80 = 102.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.32/248.80 = 102.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.32x = 248.80 × 102.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.32x = 25,546.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,546.78/180.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.67

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