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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.66, 249.21 and 131.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.66, 249.21 and 131.48 is: 181.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.66 : 249.21 = 131.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.66/249.21 = 131.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.66x = 249.21 × 131.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.66x = 32,766.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,766.13/180.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.37

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