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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.53, 249.14 and 105.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.53, 249.14 and 105.86 is: 146.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.53 : 249.14 = 105.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.53/249.14 = 105.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.53x = 249.14 × 105.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.53x = 26,373.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,373.45/180.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.09

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