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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.99, 249.83 and 106.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.99, 249.83 and 106.32 is: 146.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.99 : 249.83 = 106.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.99/249.83 = 106.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.99x = 249.83 × 106.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.99x = 26,561.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,561.32/180.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.76

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