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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.39, 249.03 and 138.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.39, 249.03 and 138.29 is: 190.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.39 : 249.03 = 138.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.39/249.03 = 138.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.39x = 249.03 × 138.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.39x = 34,440.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,440.25/180.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.92

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