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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.45, 249.02 and 102.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.45, 249.02 and 102.82 is: 141.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.45 : 249.02 = 102.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.45/249.02 = 102.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.45x = 249.02 × 102.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.45x = 25,604.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,604.24/180.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.89

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