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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.49, 249.11 and 106.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.49, 249.11 and 106.80 is: 147.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.49 : 249.11 = 106.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.49/249.11 = 106.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.49x = 249.11 × 106.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.49x = 26,604.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,604.95/180.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.40

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