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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.85, 249.48 and 131.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.85, 249.48 and 131.65 is: 181.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.85 : 249.48 = 131.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.85/249.48 = 131.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.85x = 249.48 × 131.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.85x = 32,844.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,844.04/180.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.61

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