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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180, 248.48 and 138.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180, 248.48 and 138.72 is: 191.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180 : 248.48 = 138.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180/248.48 = 138.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180x = 248.48 × 138.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180x = 34,469.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,469.15/180
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.50

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