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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.62, 249.24 and 102.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.62, 249.24 and 102.99 is: 142.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.62 : 249.24 = 102.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.62/249.24 = 102.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.62x = 249.24 × 102.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.62x = 25,669.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,669.61/180.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.12

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