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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.14, 248.81 and 130.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.14, 248.81 and 130.94 is: 180.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.14 : 248.81 = 130.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.14/248.81 = 130.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.14x = 248.81 × 130.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.14x = 32,579.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,579.18/180.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.85

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