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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.60, 249.30 and 106.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.60, 249.30 and 106.98 is: 147.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.60 : 249.30 = 106.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.60/249.30 = 106.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.60x = 249.30 × 106.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.60x = 26,670.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,670.11/180.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.68

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