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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.92, 249.65 and 107.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.92, 249.65 and 107.23 is: 147.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.92 : 249.65 = 107.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.92/249.65 = 107.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.92x = 249.65 × 107.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.92x = 26,768.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,768.72/180.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.96

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