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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.65, 249.30 and 107.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.65, 249.30 and 107.00 is: 147.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.65 : 249.30 = 107.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.65/249.30 = 107.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.65x = 249.30 × 107.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.65x = 26,674.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,674.79/180.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.66

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