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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.12, 248.57 and 106.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.12, 248.57 and 106.45 is: 146.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.12 : 248.57 = 106.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.12/248.57 = 106.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.12x = 248.57 × 106.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.12x = 26,459.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,459.74/180.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.90

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