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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.90, 249.99 and 137.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.90, 249.99 and 137.16 is: 189.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.90 : 249.99 = 137.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.90/249.99 = 137.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.90x = 249.99 × 137.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.90x = 34,288.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,288.63/180.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.54

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