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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.88, 249.68 and 134.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.88, 249.68 and 134.41 is: 185.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.88 : 249.68 = 134.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.88/249.68 = 134.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.88x = 249.68 × 134.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.88x = 33,559.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,559.67/180.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.53

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