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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.86, 249.59 and 103.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.86, 249.59 and 103.23 is: 142.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.86 : 249.59 = 103.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.86/249.59 = 103.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.86x = 249.59 × 103.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.86x = 25,765.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,765.43/180.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.46

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