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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.06, 248.64 and 136.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.06, 248.64 and 136.32 is: 188.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.06 : 248.64 = 136.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.06/248.64 = 136.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.06x = 248.64 × 136.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.06x = 33,894.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,894.60/180.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.24

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