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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.32, 248.78 and 106.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.32, 248.78 and 106.60 is: 147.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.32 : 248.78 = 106.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.32/248.78 = 106.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.32x = 248.78 × 106.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.32x = 26,519.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,519.95/180.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.07

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