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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.59, 249.17 and 102.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.59, 249.17 and 102.96 is: 142.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.59 : 249.17 = 102.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.59/249.17 = 102.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.59x = 249.17 × 102.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.59x = 25,654.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,654.03/180.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.06

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