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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.04, 248.53 and 136.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.04, 248.53 and 136.48 is: 188.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.04 : 248.53 = 136.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.04/248.53 = 136.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.04x = 248.53 × 136.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.04x = 33,919.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,919.37/180.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.40

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