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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.95, 249.66 and 102.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.95, 249.66 and 102.26 is: 141.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.95 : 249.66 = 102.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.95/249.66 = 102.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.95x = 249.66 × 102.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.95x = 25,530.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,530.23/180.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.09

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