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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.04, 270.24 and 136.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.04, 270.24 and 136.55 is: 204.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.04 : 270.24 = 136.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.04/270.24 = 136.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.04x = 270.24 × 136.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.04x = 36,901.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,901.44/180.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.96

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