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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.37, 249.02 and 138.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.37, 249.02 and 138.84 is: 191.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.37 : 249.02 = 138.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.37/249.02 = 138.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.37x = 249.02 × 138.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.37x = 34,573.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,573.94/180.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.69

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