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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.35, 248.78 and 136.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.35, 248.78 and 136.61 is: 188.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.35 : 248.78 = 136.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.35/248.78 = 136.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.35x = 248.78 × 136.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.35x = 33,984.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,984.93/180.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.44

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