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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.11, 248.31 and 133.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.11, 248.31 and 133.53 is: 184.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.11 : 248.31 = 133.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.11/248.31 = 133.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.11x = 248.31 × 133.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.11x = 33,156.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,156.83/180.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.09

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