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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.90, 248.26 and 136.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.90, 248.26 and 136.16 is: 187.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.90 : 248.26 = 136.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.90/248.26 = 136.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.90x = 248.26 × 136.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.90x = 33,803.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,803.08/179.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.90

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