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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.97, 249.76 and 102.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.97, 249.76 and 102.32 is: 141.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.97 : 249.76 = 102.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.97/249.76 = 102.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.97x = 249.76 × 102.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.97x = 25,553.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,553.68/180.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.20

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