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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.76, 249.46 and 107.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.76, 249.46 and 107.16 is: 147.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.76 : 249.46 = 107.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.76/249.46 = 107.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.76x = 249.46 × 107.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.76x = 26,732.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,732.13/180.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.89

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