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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.02, 270.94 and 134.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.02, 270.94 and 134.61 is: 202.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.02 : 270.94 = 134.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.02/270.94 = 134.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.02x = 270.94 × 134.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.02x = 36,469.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,469.88/180.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.59

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