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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.75, 249.47 and 137.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.75, 249.47 and 137.01 is: 189.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.75 : 249.47 = 137.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.75/249.47 = 137.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.75x = 249.47 × 137.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.75x = 34,179.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,179.20/180.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.10

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