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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.91, 249.65 and 107.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.91, 249.65 and 107.21 is: 147.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.91 : 249.65 = 107.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.91/249.65 = 107.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.91x = 249.65 × 107.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.91x = 26,764.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,764.98/180.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.95

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