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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180, 270.18 and 131.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180, 270.18 and 131.40 is: 197.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180 : 270.18 = 131.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180/270.18 = 131.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180x = 270.18 × 131.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180x = 35,501.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,501.65/180
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.23

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