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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.29, 248.56 and 135.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.29, 248.56 and 135.84 is: 187.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.29 : 248.56 = 135.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.29/248.56 = 135.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.29x = 248.56 × 135.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.29x = 33,764.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,764.39/180.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.28

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