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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.13, 248.51 and 121.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.13, 248.51 and 121.95 is: 168.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.13 : 248.51 = 121.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.13/248.51 = 121.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.13x = 248.51 × 121.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.13x = 30,305.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,305.79/180.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.24

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