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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.06, 269.61 and 131.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.06, 269.61 and 131.16 is: 196.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.06 : 269.61 = 131.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.06/269.61 = 131.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.06x = 269.61 × 131.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.06x = 35,362.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,362.05/180.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.39

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