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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.01, 248.16 and 136.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.01, 248.16 and 136.27 is: 187.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.01 : 248.16 = 136.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.01/248.16 = 136.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.01x = 248.16 × 136.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.01x = 33,816.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,816.76/180.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.86

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