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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.49, 249.04 and 106.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.49, 249.04 and 106.79 is: 147.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.49 : 249.04 = 106.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.49/249.04 = 106.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.49x = 249.04 × 106.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.49x = 26,594.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,594.98/180.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.35

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