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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.88, 249.42 and 139.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.88, 249.42 and 139.24 is: 192.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.88 : 249.42 = 139.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.88/249.42 = 139.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.88x = 249.42 × 139.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.88x = 34,729.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,729.24/180.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.00

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