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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.06, 248.54 and 106.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.06, 248.54 and 106.39 is: 146.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.06 : 248.54 = 106.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.06/248.54 = 106.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.06x = 248.54 × 106.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.06x = 26,441.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,441.95/180.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.85

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