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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.75, 249.45 and 102.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.75, 249.45 and 102.06 is: 140.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.75 : 249.45 = 102.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.75/249.45 = 102.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.75x = 249.45 × 102.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.75x = 25,458.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,458.87/180.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.85

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