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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.86, 249.58 and 97.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.86, 249.58 and 97.96 is: 135.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.86 : 249.58 = 97.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.86/249.58 = 97.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.86x = 249.58 × 97.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.86x = 24,449.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,449.29/180.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.19

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