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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.88, 249.61 and 103.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.88, 249.61 and 103.25 is: 142.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.88 : 249.61 = 103.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.88/249.61 = 103.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.88x = 249.61 × 103.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.88x = 25,772.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,772.23/180.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.48

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