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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.13, 269.96 and 134.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.13, 269.96 and 134.11 is: 200.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.13 : 269.96 = 134.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.13/269.96 = 134.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.13x = 269.96 × 134.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.13x = 36,203.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,203.67/180.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.99

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