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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.75, 249.43 and 102.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.75, 249.43 and 102.07 is: 140.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.75 : 249.43 = 102.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.75/249.43 = 102.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.75x = 249.43 × 102.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.75x = 25,457.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,457.56/180.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.85

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