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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.40, 249.30 and 136.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.40, 249.30 and 136.66 is: 188.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.40 : 249.30 = 136.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.40/249.30 = 136.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.40x = 249.30 × 136.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.40x = 34,069.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,069.34/180.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.85

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