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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.38, 248.93 and 102.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.38, 248.93 and 102.76 is: 141.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.38 : 248.93 = 102.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.38/248.93 = 102.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.38x = 248.93 × 102.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.38x = 25,580.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,580.05/180.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.81

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