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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.88, 247.86 and 138.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.88, 247.86 and 138.18 is: 190.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.88 : 247.86 = 138.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.88/247.86 = 138.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.88x = 247.86 × 138.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.88x = 34,249.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,249.29/179.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.40

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