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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.28, 269.82 and 134.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.28, 269.82 and 134.52 is: 201.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.28 : 269.82 = 134.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.28/269.82 = 134.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.28x = 269.82 × 134.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.28x = 36,296.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,296.19/180.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.33

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