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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.08, 269.81 and 136.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.08, 269.81 and 136.52 is: 204.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.08 : 269.81 = 136.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.08/269.81 = 136.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.08x = 269.81 × 136.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.08x = 36,834.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,834.46/180.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.54

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