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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.13, 248.04 and 130.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.13, 248.04 and 130.93 is: 180.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.13 : 248.04 = 130.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.13/248.04 = 130.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.13x = 248.04 × 130.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.13x = 32,475.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,475.88/180.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.29

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