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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.82, 249.52 and 103.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.82, 249.52 and 103.19 is: 142.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.82 : 249.52 = 103.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.82/249.52 = 103.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.82x = 249.52 × 103.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.82x = 25,747.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,747.97/180.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.40

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