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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.96, 249.66 and 103.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.96, 249.66 and 103.29 is: 142.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.96 : 249.66 = 103.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.96/249.66 = 103.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.96x = 249.66 × 103.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.96x = 25,787.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,787.38/180.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.50

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