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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.51, 249.06 and 106.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.51, 249.06 and 106.77 is: 147.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.51 : 249.06 = 106.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.51/249.06 = 106.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.51x = 249.06 × 106.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.51x = 26,592.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,592.14/180.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.32

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