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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.93, 249.71 and 103.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.93, 249.71 and 103.29 is: 142.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.93 : 249.71 = 103.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.93/249.71 = 103.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.93x = 249.71 × 103.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.93x = 25,792.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,792.03/180.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.55

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