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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.68, 249.36 and 103.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.68, 249.36 and 103.08 is: 142.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.68 : 249.36 = 103.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.68/249.36 = 103.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.68x = 249.36 × 103.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.68x = 25,704.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,704.03/180.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.26

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