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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.15, 248.67 and 106.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.15, 248.67 and 106.50 is: 147.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.15 : 248.67 = 106.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.15/248.67 = 106.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.15x = 248.67 × 106.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.15x = 26,483.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,483.36/180.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.01

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