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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.68, 249.62 and 131.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.68, 249.62 and 131.46 is: 181.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.68 : 249.62 = 131.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.68/249.62 = 131.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.68x = 249.62 × 131.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.68x = 32,815.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,815.05/180.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.62

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