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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.13, 342.42 and 136.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.13, 342.42 and 136.10 is: 187.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.13 : 342.42 = 136.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.13/342.42 = 136.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.13x = 342.42 × 136.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.13x = 46,604.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,604.22/248.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.82

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