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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.90, 249.67 and 134.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.90, 249.67 and 134.32 is: 185.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.90 : 249.67 = 134.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.90/249.67 = 134.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.90x = 249.67 × 134.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.90x = 33,535.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,535.00/180.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.38

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