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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.95, 249.84 and 134.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.95, 249.84 and 134.37 is: 185.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.95 : 249.84 = 134.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.95/249.84 = 134.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.95x = 249.84 × 134.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.95x = 33,571.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,571.00/180.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.53

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