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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.68, 249.28 and 103.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.68, 249.28 and 103.04 is: 142.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.68 : 249.28 = 103.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.68/249.28 = 103.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.68x = 249.28 × 103.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.68x = 25,685.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,685.81/180.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.16

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