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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.15, 248.66 and 106.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.15, 248.66 and 106.49 is: 146.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.15 : 248.66 = 106.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.15/248.66 = 106.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.15x = 248.66 × 106.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.15x = 26,478.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,478.03/180.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.98

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