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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.70, 249.37 and 102.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.70, 249.37 and 102.02 is: 140.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.70 : 249.37 = 102.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.70/249.37 = 102.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.70x = 249.37 × 102.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.70x = 25,440.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,440.73/180.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.79

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