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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.64, 248.68 and 133.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.64, 248.68 and 133.92 is: 184.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.64 : 248.68 = 133.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.64/248.68 = 133.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.64x = 248.68 × 133.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.64x = 33,303.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,303.23/180.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.36

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