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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.02, 248.32 and 138.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.02, 248.32 and 138.51 is: 191.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.02 : 248.32 = 138.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.02/248.32 = 138.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.02x = 248.32 × 138.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.02x = 34,394.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,394.80/180.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.06

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