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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.36, 248.89 and 106.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.36, 248.89 and 106.73 is: 147.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.36 : 248.89 = 106.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.36/248.89 = 106.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.36x = 248.89 × 106.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.36x = 26,564.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,564.03/180.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.28

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