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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.49, 249.08 and 106.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.49, 249.08 and 106.85 is: 147.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.49 : 249.08 = 106.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.49/249.08 = 106.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.49x = 249.08 × 106.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.49x = 26,613.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,613.66/180.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.46

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