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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.68, 249.34 and 106.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.68, 249.34 and 106.99 is: 147.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.68 : 249.34 = 106.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.68/249.34 = 106.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.68x = 249.34 × 106.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.68x = 26,676.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,676.89/180.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.65

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