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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.75, 249.42 and 107.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.75, 249.42 and 107.04 is: 147.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.75 : 249.42 = 107.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.75/249.42 = 107.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.75x = 249.42 × 107.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.75x = 26,697.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,697.92/180.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.71

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