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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.91, 249.62 and 107.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.91, 249.62 and 107.20 is: 147.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.91 : 249.62 = 107.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.91/249.62 = 107.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.91x = 249.62 × 107.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.91x = 26,759.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,759.26/180.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.91

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