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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.77, 249.42 and 107.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.77, 249.42 and 107.07 is: 147.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.77 : 249.42 = 107.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.77/249.42 = 107.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.77x = 249.42 × 107.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.77x = 26,705.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,705.40/180.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.74

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