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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.77, 249.28 and 131.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.77, 249.28 and 131.56 is: 181.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.77 : 249.28 = 131.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.77/249.28 = 131.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.77x = 249.28 × 131.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.77x = 32,794.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,794.32/180.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.42

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