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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.33, 248.96 and 138.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.33, 248.96 and 138.80 is: 191.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.33 : 248.96 = 138.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.33/248.96 = 138.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.33x = 248.96 × 138.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.33x = 34,556.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,556.62/180.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.63

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