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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.32, 248.77 and 106.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.32, 248.77 and 106.63 is: 147.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.32 : 248.77 = 106.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.32/248.77 = 106.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.32x = 248.77 × 106.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.32x = 26,526.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,526.35/180.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.11

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