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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.66, 249.41 and 136.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.66, 249.41 and 136.35 is: 188.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.66 : 249.41 = 136.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.66/249.41 = 136.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.66x = 249.41 × 136.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.66x = 34,007.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,007.05/180.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.24

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