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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.23, 248.67 and 106.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.23, 248.67 and 106.52 is: 146.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.23 : 248.67 = 106.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.23/248.67 = 106.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.23x = 248.67 × 106.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.23x = 26,487.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,487.09/180.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.97

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