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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.42, 248.98 and 101.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.42, 248.98 and 101.73 is: 140.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.42 : 248.98 = 101.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.42/248.98 = 101.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.42x = 248.98 × 101.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.42x = 25,328.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,328.74/180.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.39

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