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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.49, 249.07 and 102.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.49, 249.07 and 102.87 is: 141.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.49 : 249.07 = 102.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.49/249.07 = 102.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.49x = 249.07 × 102.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.49x = 25,621.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,621.83/180.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.96

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