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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.85, 248.23 and 138.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.85, 248.23 and 138.34 is: 190.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.85 : 248.23 = 138.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.85/248.23 = 138.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.85x = 248.23 × 138.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.85x = 34,340.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,340.62/179.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.94

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