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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.42, 249 and 106.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.42, 249 and 106.74 is: 147.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.42 : 249 = 106.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.42/249 = 106.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.42x = 249 × 106.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.42x = 26,578.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,578.26/180.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.31

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