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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.44, 248.97 and 102.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.44, 248.97 and 102.81 is: 141.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.44 : 248.97 = 102.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.44/248.97 = 102.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.44x = 248.97 × 102.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.44x = 25,597.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,597.92/180.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.86

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