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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.60, 249.22 and 102.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.60, 249.22 and 102.98 is: 142.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.60 : 249.22 = 102.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.60/249.22 = 102.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.60x = 249.22 × 102.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.60x = 25,664.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,664.68/180.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.11

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