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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.28, 248.75 and 106.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.28, 248.75 and 106.61 is: 147.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.28 : 248.75 = 106.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.28/248.75 = 106.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.28x = 248.75 × 106.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.28x = 26,517.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,517.99/180.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.09

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