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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.96, 249.72 and 103.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.96, 249.72 and 103.34 is: 142.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.96 : 249.72 = 103.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.96/249.72 = 103.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.96x = 249.72 × 103.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.96x = 25,806.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,806.06/180.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.61

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