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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.69, 249.47 and 137.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.69, 249.47 and 137.22 is: 189.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.69 : 249.47 = 137.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.69/249.47 = 137.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.69x = 249.47 × 137.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.69x = 34,231.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,231.59/180.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.45

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