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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.53, 249.11 and 101.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.53, 249.11 and 101.84 is: 140.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.53 : 249.11 = 101.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.53/249.11 = 101.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.53x = 249.11 × 101.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.53x = 25,367.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,367.99/180.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.52

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