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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.02, 248.22 and 136.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.02, 248.22 and 136.28 is: 187.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.02 : 248.22 = 136.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.02/248.22 = 136.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.02x = 248.22 × 136.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.02x = 33,827.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,827.42/180.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.91

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