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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.56, 249.16 and 102.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.56, 249.16 and 102.92 is: 142.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.56 : 249.16 = 102.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.56/249.16 = 102.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.56x = 249.16 × 102.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.56x = 25,643.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,643.55/180.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.02

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