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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.16, 248.56 and 106.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.16, 248.56 and 106.44 is: 146.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.16 : 248.56 = 106.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.16/248.56 = 106.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.16x = 248.56 × 106.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.16x = 26,456.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,456.73/180.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.85

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