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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.84, 249.34 and 134.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.84, 249.34 and 134.28 is: 185.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.84 : 249.34 = 134.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.84/249.34 = 134.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.84x = 249.34 × 134.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.84x = 33,481.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,481.38/180.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.14

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