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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.92, 249.58 and 131.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.92, 249.58 and 131.78 is: 181.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.92 : 249.58 = 131.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.92/249.58 = 131.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.92x = 249.58 × 131.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.92x = 32,889.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,889.65/180.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.79

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