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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.57, 249.17 and 105.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.57, 249.17 and 105.87 is: 146.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.57 : 249.17 = 105.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.57/249.17 = 105.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.57x = 249.17 × 105.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.57x = 26,379.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,379.10/180.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.09

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