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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.66, 249.25 and 101.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.66, 249.25 and 101.97 is: 140.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.66 : 249.25 = 101.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.66/249.25 = 101.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.66x = 249.25 × 101.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.66x = 25,414.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,414.78/180.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.68

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