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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.36, 248.91 and 101.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.36, 248.91 and 101.70 is: 140.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.36 : 248.91 = 101.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.36/248.91 = 101.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.36x = 248.91 × 101.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.36x = 25,314.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,314.15/180.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.35

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