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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.99, 249.79 and 107.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.99, 249.79 and 107.31 is: 148.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.99 : 249.79 = 107.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.99/249.79 = 107.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.99x = 249.79 × 107.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.99x = 26,804.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,804.70/180.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.10

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