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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.06, 342.33 and 137.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.06, 342.33 and 137.54 is: 189.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.06 : 342.33 = 137.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.06/342.33 = 137.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.06x = 342.33 × 137.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.06x = 47,085.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,085.18/248.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.81

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