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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.55, 249.13 and 133.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.55, 249.13 and 133.94 is: 184.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.55 : 249.13 = 133.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.55/249.13 = 133.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.55x = 249.13 × 133.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.55x = 33,369.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,369.26/180.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.82

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