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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.88, 252 and 131.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.88, 252 and 131.04 is: 180.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.88 : 252 = 131.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.88/252 = 131.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.88x = 252 × 131.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.88x = 33,022.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,022.08/182.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.57

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