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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.84, 249.22 and 137.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.84, 249.22 and 137.08 is: 188.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.84 : 249.22 = 137.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.84/249.22 = 137.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.84x = 249.22 × 137.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.84x = 34,163.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,163.08/180.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.91

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