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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.86, 249.52 and 107.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.86, 249.52 and 107.16 is: 147.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.86 : 249.52 = 107.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.86/249.52 = 107.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.86x = 249.52 × 107.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.86x = 26,738.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,738.30/180.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.84

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