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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.01, 248.54 and 138.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.01, 248.54 and 138.49 is: 191.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.01 : 248.54 = 138.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.01/248.54 = 138.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.01x = 248.54 × 138.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.01x = 34,420.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,420.30/180.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.21

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