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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.54, 249.20 and 131.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.54, 249.20 and 131.42 is: 181.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.54 : 249.20 = 131.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.54/249.20 = 131.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.54x = 249.20 × 131.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.54x = 32,747.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,747.96/180.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.39

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