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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.42, 269.81 and 137.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.42, 269.81 and 137.10 is: 205.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.42 : 269.81 = 137.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.42/269.81 = 137.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.42x = 269.81 × 137.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.42x = 36,990.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,990.95/180.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.03

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