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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.54, 249.48 and 139.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.54, 249.48 and 139.20 is: 192.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.54 : 249.48 = 139.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.54/249.48 = 139.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.54x = 249.48 × 139.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.54x = 34,727.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,727.62/180.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.35

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