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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.76, 249.48 and 103.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.76, 249.48 and 103.18 is: 142.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.76 : 249.48 = 103.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.76/249.48 = 103.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.76x = 249.48 × 103.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.76x = 25,741.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,741.35/180.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.41

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