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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.98, 249.63 and 107.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.98, 249.63 and 107.33 is: 148.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.98 : 249.63 = 107.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.98/249.63 = 107.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.98x = 249.63 × 107.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.98x = 26,791.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,791.74/180.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.03

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