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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.62, 249.27 and 106.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.62, 249.27 and 106.96 is: 147.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.62 : 249.27 = 106.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.62/249.27 = 106.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.62x = 249.27 × 106.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.62x = 26,661.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,661.92/180.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.61

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