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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.02, 248.25 and 130.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.02, 248.25 and 130.91 is: 180.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.02 : 248.25 = 130.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.02/248.25 = 130.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.02x = 248.25 × 130.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.02x = 32,497.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,497.75/180.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.53

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