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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.98, 249.77 and 103.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.98, 249.77 and 103.36 is: 142.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.98 : 249.77 = 103.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.98/249.77 = 103.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.98x = 249.77 × 103.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.98x = 25,814.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,814.46/180.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.64

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