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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.56, 249.20 and 102.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.56, 249.20 and 102.96 is: 142.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.56 : 249.20 = 102.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.56/249.20 = 102.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.56x = 249.20 × 102.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.56x = 25,657.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,657.63/180.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.10

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