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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.39, 248.97 and 101.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.39, 248.97 and 101.74 is: 140.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.39 : 248.97 = 101.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.39/248.97 = 101.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.39x = 248.97 × 101.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.39x = 25,330.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,330.52/180.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.42

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