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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.14, 248.54 and 130.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.14, 248.54 and 130.39 is: 179.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.14 : 248.54 = 130.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.14/248.54 = 130.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.14x = 248.54 × 130.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.14x = 32,407.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,407.46/180.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.90

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