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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.80, 247.62 and 135.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.80, 247.62 and 135.88 is: 187.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.80 : 247.62 = 135.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.80/247.62 = 135.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.80x = 247.62 × 135.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.80x = 33,646.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,646.61/179.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.13

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