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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.44, 248.94 and 106.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.44, 248.94 and 106.73 is: 147.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.44 : 248.94 = 106.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.44/248.94 = 106.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.44x = 248.94 × 106.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.44x = 26,568.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,568.12/180.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.24

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