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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.84, 249.50 and 103.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.84, 249.50 and 103.20 is: 142.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.84 : 249.50 = 103.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.84/249.50 = 103.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.84x = 249.50 × 103.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.84x = 25,748.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,748.40/180.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.38

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