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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.33, 248.85 and 106.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.33, 248.85 and 106.62 is: 147.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.33 : 248.85 = 106.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.33/248.85 = 106.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.33x = 248.85 × 106.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.33x = 26,532.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,532.39/180.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.13

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