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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.52, 249.11 and 131.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.52, 249.11 and 131.60 is: 181.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.52 : 249.11 = 131.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.52/249.11 = 131.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.52x = 249.11 × 131.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.52x = 32,783.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,783.33/180.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.61

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