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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.31, 248.77 and 106.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.31, 248.77 and 106.60 is: 147.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.31 : 248.77 = 106.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.31/248.77 = 106.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.31x = 248.77 × 106.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.31x = 26,518.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,518.88/180.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.07

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