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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.92, 249.70 and 102.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.92, 249.70 and 102.25 is: 141.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.92 : 249.70 = 102.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.92/249.70 = 102.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.92x = 249.70 × 102.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.92x = 25,531.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,531.83/180.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.12

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