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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.25, 248.78 and 106.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.25, 248.78 and 106.59 is: 147.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.25 : 248.78 = 106.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.25/248.78 = 106.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.25x = 248.78 × 106.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.25x = 26,518.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,518.26/180.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.12

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