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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.50, 249.07 and 106.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.50, 249.07 and 106.88 is: 147.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.50 : 249.07 = 106.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.50/249.07 = 106.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.50x = 249.07 × 106.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.50x = 26,620.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,620.60/180.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.48

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