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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.95, 249.72 and 107.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.95, 249.72 and 107.27 is: 148.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.95 : 249.72 = 107.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.95/249.72 = 107.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.95x = 249.72 × 107.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.95x = 26,787.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,787.46/180.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.04

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