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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.75, 249.38 and 107.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.75, 249.38 and 107.06 is: 147.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.75 : 249.38 = 107.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.75/249.38 = 107.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.75x = 249.38 × 107.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.75x = 26,696.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,696.84/180.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.70

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