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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.15, 270.42 and 144.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.15, 270.42 and 144.12 is: 216.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.15 : 270.42 = 144.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.15/270.42 = 144.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.15x = 270.42 × 144.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.15x = 38,972.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,972.93/180.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.34

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