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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.66, 249.26 and 106.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.66, 249.26 and 106.92 is: 147.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.66 : 249.26 = 106.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.66/249.26 = 106.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.66x = 249.26 × 106.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.66x = 26,650.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,650.88/180.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.52

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