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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.65, 249.38 and 134.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.65, 249.38 and 134.03 is: 185.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.65 : 249.38 = 134.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.65/249.38 = 134.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.65x = 249.38 × 134.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.65x = 33,424.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,424.40/180.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.02

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