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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.47, 249.16 and 138.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.47, 249.16 and 138.95 is: 191.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.47 : 249.16 = 138.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.47/249.16 = 138.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.47x = 249.16 × 138.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.47x = 34,619.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,619.19/180.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.83

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