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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.27, 248.40 and 136.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.27, 248.40 and 136.53 is: 188.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.27 : 248.40 = 136.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.27/248.40 = 136.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.27x = 248.40 × 136.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.27x = 33,914.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,914.05/180.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.13

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