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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.70, 249.26 and 106.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.70, 249.26 and 106.99 is: 147.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.70 : 249.26 = 106.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.70/249.26 = 106.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.70x = 249.26 × 106.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.70x = 26,667.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,667.17/180.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.58

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