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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.43, 248.77 and 136.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.43, 248.77 and 136.69 is: 188.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.43 : 248.77 = 136.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.43/248.77 = 136.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.43x = 248.77 × 136.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.43x = 34,003.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,003.92/180.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.46

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