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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.18, 248.04 and 136.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.18, 248.04 and 136.44 is: 187.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.18 : 248.04 = 136.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.18/248.04 = 136.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.18x = 248.04 × 136.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.18x = 33,842.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,842.58/180.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.83

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