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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.68, 249.30 and 101.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.68, 249.30 and 101.96 is: 140.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.68 : 249.30 = 101.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.68/249.30 = 101.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.68x = 249.30 × 101.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.68x = 25,418.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,418.63/180.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.68

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