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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.86, 249.50 and 107.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.86, 249.50 and 107.18 is: 147.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.86 : 249.50 = 107.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.86/249.50 = 107.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.86x = 249.50 × 107.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.86x = 26,741.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,741.41/180.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.86

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