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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.35, 270.54 and 132.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.35, 270.54 and 132.20 is: 198.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.35 : 270.54 = 132.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.35/270.54 = 132.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.35x = 270.54 × 132.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.35x = 35,765.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,765.64/180.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.31

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