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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.54, 249.21 and 106.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.54, 249.21 and 106.85 is: 147.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.54 : 249.21 = 106.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.54/249.21 = 106.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.54x = 249.21 × 106.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.54x = 26,627.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,627.55/180.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.49

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