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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.04, 270.10 and 131.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.04, 270.10 and 131.80 is: 197.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.04 : 270.10 = 131.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.04/270.10 = 131.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.04x = 270.10 × 131.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.04x = 35,599.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,599.18/180.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.73

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