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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.20, 248.66 and 105.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.20, 248.66 and 105.50 is: 145.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.20 : 248.66 = 105.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.20/248.66 = 105.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.20x = 248.66 × 105.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.20x = 26,231.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,231.86/180.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.57

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