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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.20, 248.72 and 106.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.20, 248.72 and 106.56 is: 147.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.20 : 248.72 = 106.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.20/248.72 = 106.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.20x = 248.72 × 106.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.20x = 26,503.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,503.07/180.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.08

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