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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.78, 249.42 and 103.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.78, 249.42 and 103.14 is: 142.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.78 : 249.42 = 103.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.78/249.42 = 103.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.78x = 249.42 × 103.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.78x = 25,725.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,725.18/180.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.30

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