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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.60, 249.21 and 131.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.60, 249.21 and 131.40 is: 181.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.60 : 249.21 = 131.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.60/249.21 = 131.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.60x = 249.21 × 131.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.60x = 32,746.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,746.19/180.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.32

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