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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.05, 248.38 and 106.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.05, 248.38 and 106.32 is: 146.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.05 : 248.38 = 106.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.05/248.38 = 106.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.05x = 248.38 × 106.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.05x = 26,407.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,407.76/180.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.67

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