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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.08, 248.56 and 106.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.08, 248.56 and 106.40 is: 146.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.08 : 248.56 = 106.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.08/248.56 = 106.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.08x = 248.56 × 106.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.08x = 26,446.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,446.78/180.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.86

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