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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.52, 248.04 and 136.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.52, 248.04 and 136.08 is: 188.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.52 : 248.04 = 136.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.52/248.04 = 136.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.52x = 248.04 × 136.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.52x = 33,753.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,753.28/179.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.02

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