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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.69, 249.34 and 107.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.69, 249.34 and 107.02 is: 147.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.69 : 249.34 = 107.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.69/249.34 = 107.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.69x = 249.34 × 107.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.69x = 26,684.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,684.37/180.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.68

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