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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.06, 248.36 and 106.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.06, 248.36 and 106.33 is: 146.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.06 : 248.36 = 106.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.06/248.36 = 106.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.06x = 248.36 × 106.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.06x = 26,406.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,406.97/180.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.66

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