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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.89, 249.60 and 107.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.89, 249.60 and 107.18 is: 147.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.89 : 249.60 = 107.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.89/249.60 = 107.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.89x = 249.60 × 107.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.89x = 26,752.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,752.13/180.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.89

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