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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.39, 248.97 and 106.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.39, 248.97 and 106.72 is: 147.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.39 : 248.97 = 106.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.39/248.97 = 106.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.39x = 248.97 × 106.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.39x = 26,569.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,569.86/180.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.29

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