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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.95, 249.72 and 103.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.95, 249.72 and 103.33 is: 142.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.95 : 249.72 = 103.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.95/249.72 = 103.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.95x = 249.72 × 103.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.95x = 25,802.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,802.68/180.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.59

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