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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.06, 248.51 and 133.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.06, 248.51 and 133.37 is: 184.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.06 : 248.51 = 133.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.06/248.51 = 133.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.06x = 248.51 × 133.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.06x = 33,142.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,142.12/180.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.06

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