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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.06, 248.33 and 106.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.06, 248.33 and 106.35 is: 146.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.06 : 248.33 = 106.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.06/248.33 = 106.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.06x = 248.33 × 106.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.06x = 26,409.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,409.36/180.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.67

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