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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.43, 249.05 and 106.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.43, 249.05 and 106.77 is: 147.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.43 : 249.05 = 106.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.43/249.05 = 106.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.43x = 249.05 × 106.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.43x = 26,591.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,591.07/180.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.38

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