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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.01, 269.72 and 134.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.01, 269.72 and 134.12 is: 200.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.01 : 269.72 = 134.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.01/269.72 = 134.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.01x = 269.72 × 134.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.01x = 36,174.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,174.85/180.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.96

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