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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.48, 249.06 and 102.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.48, 249.06 and 102.86 is: 141.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.48 : 249.06 = 102.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.48/249.06 = 102.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.48x = 249.06 × 102.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.48x = 25,617.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,617.07/180.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.94

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