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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.79, 249.53 and 107.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.79, 249.53 and 107.12 is: 147.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.79 : 249.53 = 107.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.79/249.53 = 107.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.79x = 249.53 × 107.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.79x = 26,729.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,729.74/180.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.85

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