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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.76, 248.15 and 138.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.76, 248.15 and 138.30 is: 190.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.76 : 248.15 = 138.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.76/248.15 = 138.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.76x = 248.15 × 138.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.76x = 34,319.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,319.49/179.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.92

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