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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.18, 248.81 and 130.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.18, 248.81 and 130.95 is: 180.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.18 : 248.81 = 130.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.18/248.81 = 130.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.18x = 248.81 × 130.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.18x = 32,581.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,581.01/180.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.82

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