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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.08, 248.86 and 133.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.08, 248.86 and 133.52 is: 184.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.08 : 248.86 = 133.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.08/248.86 = 133.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.08x = 248.86 × 133.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.08x = 33,227.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,227.79/180.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.52

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