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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.82, 249.50 and 103.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.82, 249.50 and 103.18 is: 142.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.82 : 249.50 = 103.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.82/249.50 = 103.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.82x = 249.50 × 103.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.82x = 25,743.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,743.41/180.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.37

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