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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.41, 248.96 and 102.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.41, 248.96 and 102.79 is: 141.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.41 : 248.96 = 102.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.41/248.96 = 102.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.41x = 248.96 × 102.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.41x = 25,590.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,590.60/180.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.85

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