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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.13, 248.25 and 138.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.13, 248.25 and 138.52 is: 190.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.13 : 248.25 = 138.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.13/248.25 = 138.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.13x = 248.25 × 138.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.13x = 34,387.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,387.59/180.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.90

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