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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.31, 248.79 and 106.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.31, 248.79 and 106.63 is: 147.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.31 : 248.79 = 106.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.31/248.79 = 106.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.31x = 248.79 × 106.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.31x = 26,528.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,528.48/180.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.13

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