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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.12, 269.64 and 134.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.12, 269.64 and 134.68 is: 201.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.12 : 269.64 = 134.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.12/269.64 = 134.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.12x = 269.64 × 134.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.12x = 36,315.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,315.12/180.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.62

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