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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.81, 249.48 and 107.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.81, 249.48 and 107.10 is: 147.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.81 : 249.48 = 107.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.81/249.48 = 107.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.81x = 249.48 × 107.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.81x = 26,719.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,719.31/180.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.78

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