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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.62, 249.28 and 101.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.62, 249.28 and 101.94 is: 140.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.62 : 249.28 = 101.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.62/249.28 = 101.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.62x = 249.28 × 101.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.62x = 25,411.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,411.35/180.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.69

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