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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.97, 249.69 and 137.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.97, 249.69 and 137.23 is: 189.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.97 : 249.69 = 137.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.97/249.69 = 137.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.97x = 249.69 × 137.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.97x = 34,264.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,264.96/180.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.34

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