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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.90, 249.65 and 102.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.90, 249.65 and 102.21 is: 141.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.90 : 249.65 = 102.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.90/249.65 = 102.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.90x = 249.65 × 102.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.90x = 25,516.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,516.98/180.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.06

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