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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.88, 248.34 and 138.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.88, 248.34 and 138.36 is: 191.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.88 : 248.34 = 138.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.88/248.34 = 138.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.88x = 248.34 × 138.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.88x = 34,360.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,360.32/179.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.02

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