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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.92, 250.05 and 137.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.92, 250.05 and 137.18 is: 189.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.92 : 250.05 = 137.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.92/250.05 = 137.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.92x = 250.05 × 137.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.92x = 34,301.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,301.86/180.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.60

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