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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.48, 249.08 and 106.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.48, 249.08 and 106.82 is: 147.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.48 : 249.08 = 106.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.48/249.08 = 106.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.48x = 249.08 × 106.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.48x = 26,606.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,606.73/180.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.42

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