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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.14, 248.63 and 138.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.14, 248.63 and 138.60 is: 191.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.14 : 248.63 = 138.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.14/248.63 = 138.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.14x = 248.63 × 138.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.14x = 34,459.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,459.43/180.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.30

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