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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.09, 269.61 and 134.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.09, 269.61 and 134.64 is: 201.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.09 : 269.61 = 134.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.09/269.61 = 134.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.09x = 269.61 × 134.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.09x = 36,300.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,300.29/180.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.57

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