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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.16, 248.32 and 131.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.16, 248.32 and 131.12 is: 180.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.16 : 248.32 = 131.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.16/248.32 = 131.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.16x = 248.32 × 131.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.16x = 32,559.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,559.72/180.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.73

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