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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.50, 249.11 and 102.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.50, 249.11 and 102.88 is: 141.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.50 : 249.11 = 102.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.50/249.11 = 102.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.50x = 249.11 × 102.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.50x = 25,628.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,628.44/180.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.99

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