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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.80, 249.45 and 107.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.80, 249.45 and 107.12 is: 147.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.80 : 249.45 = 107.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.80/249.45 = 107.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.80x = 249.45 × 107.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.80x = 26,721.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,721.08/180.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.79

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