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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.60, 249.27 and 106.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.60, 249.27 and 106.95 is: 147.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.60 : 249.27 = 106.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.60/249.27 = 106.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.60x = 249.27 × 106.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.60x = 26,659.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,659.43/180.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.62

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