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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.88, 249.52 and 107.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.88, 249.52 and 107.13 is: 147.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.88 : 249.52 = 107.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.88/249.52 = 107.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.88x = 249.52 × 107.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.88x = 26,731.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,731.08/180.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.78

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