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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.86, 249.44 and 107.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.86, 249.44 and 107.10 is: 147.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.86 : 249.44 = 107.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.86/249.44 = 107.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.86x = 249.44 × 107.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.86x = 26,714.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,714.49/180.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.71

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