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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.06, 248.55 and 131.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.06, 248.55 and 131.19 is: 181.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.06 : 248.55 = 131.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.06/248.55 = 131.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.06x = 248.55 × 131.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.06x = 32,607.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,607.27/180.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.09

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