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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.61, 249.26 and 105.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.61, 249.26 and 105.92 is: 146.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.61 : 249.26 = 105.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.61/249.26 = 105.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.61x = 249.26 × 105.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.61x = 26,402.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,402.78/180.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.18

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