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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.18, 248.60 and 105.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.18, 248.60 and 105.48 is: 145.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.18 : 248.60 = 105.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.18/248.60 = 105.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.18x = 248.60 × 105.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.18x = 26,222.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,222.59/180.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.54

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