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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.79, 249.47 and 106.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.79, 249.47 and 106.11 is: 146.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.79 : 249.47 = 106.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.79/249.47 = 106.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.79x = 249.47 × 106.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.79x = 26,471.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,471.26/180.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.42

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