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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.02, 270.03 and 143.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.02, 270.03 and 143.78 is: 215.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.02 : 270.03 = 143.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.02/270.03 = 143.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.02x = 270.03 × 143.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.02x = 38,824.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,824.91/180.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.67

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