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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.70, 249.34 and 103.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.70, 249.34 and 103.07 is: 142.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.70 : 249.34 = 103.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.70/249.34 = 103.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.70x = 249.34 × 103.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.70x = 25,699.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,699.47/180.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.22

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