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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.34, 248.87 and 97.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.34, 248.87 and 97.45 is: 134.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.34 : 248.87 = 97.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.34/248.87 = 97.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.34x = 248.87 × 97.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.34x = 24,252.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,252.84/180.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.48

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