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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.18, 269.85 and 134.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.18, 269.85 and 134.43 is: 201.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.18 : 269.85 = 134.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.18/269.85 = 134.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.18x = 269.85 × 134.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.18x = 36,275.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,275.94/180.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.33

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