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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.24, 270 and 136.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.24, 270 and 136.98 is: 205.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.24 : 270 = 136.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.24/270 = 136.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.24x = 270 × 136.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.24x = 36,984.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,984.60/180.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.20

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