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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.73, 249.43 and 136.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.73, 249.43 and 136.99 is: 189.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.73 : 249.43 = 136.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.73/249.43 = 136.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.73x = 249.43 × 136.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.73x = 34,169.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,169.42/180.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.06

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