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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.60, 249.15 and 106.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.60, 249.15 and 106.86 is: 147.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.60 : 249.15 = 106.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.60/249.15 = 106.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.60x = 249.15 × 106.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.60x = 26,624.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,624.17/180.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.42

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