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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.58, 249.19 and 101.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.58, 249.19 and 101.89 is: 140.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.58 : 249.19 = 101.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.58/249.19 = 101.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.58x = 249.19 × 101.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.58x = 25,389.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,389.97/180.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.60

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