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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.45, 248.99 and 102.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.45, 248.99 and 102.83 is: 141.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.45 : 248.99 = 102.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.45/248.99 = 102.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.45x = 248.99 × 102.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.45x = 25,601.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,601.88/180.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.88

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