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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.18, 248.52 and 106.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.18, 248.52 and 106.50 is: 146.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.18 : 248.52 = 106.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.18/248.52 = 106.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.18x = 248.52 × 106.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.18x = 26,467.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,467.38/180.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.89

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