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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.80, 249.16 and 139.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.80, 249.16 and 139.48 is: 192.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.80 : 249.16 = 139.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.80/249.16 = 139.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.80x = 249.16 × 139.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.80x = 34,752.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,752.84/180.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.22

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