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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180, 247.77 and 135.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180, 247.77 and 135.72 is: 186.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180 : 247.77 = 135.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180/247.77 = 135.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180x = 247.77 × 135.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180x = 33,627.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,627.34/180
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.82

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