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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.07, 248.61 and 138.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.07, 248.61 and 138.54 is: 191.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.07 : 248.61 = 138.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.07/248.61 = 138.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.07x = 248.61 × 138.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.07x = 34,444.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,444.11/180.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.28

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