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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.36, 248.88 and 102.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.36, 248.88 and 102.73 is: 141.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.36 : 248.88 = 102.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.36/248.88 = 102.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.36x = 248.88 × 102.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.36x = 25,567.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,567.44/180.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.76

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