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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.15, 248.57 and 106.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.15, 248.57 and 106.41 is: 146.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.15 : 248.57 = 106.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.15/248.57 = 106.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.15x = 248.57 × 106.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.15x = 26,450.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,450.33/180.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.82

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