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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.44, 249 and 106.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.44, 249 and 106.75 is: 147.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.44 : 249 = 106.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.44/249 = 106.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.44x = 249 × 106.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.44x = 26,580.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,580.75/180.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.31

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