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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.92, 249.67 and 102.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.92, 249.67 and 102.23 is: 141.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.92 : 249.67 = 102.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.92/249.67 = 102.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.92x = 249.67 × 102.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.92x = 25,523.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,523.76/180.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.08

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