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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.42, 270.45 and 132.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.42, 270.45 and 132.36 is: 198.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.42 : 270.45 = 132.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.42/270.45 = 132.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.42x = 270.45 × 132.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.42x = 35,796.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,796.76/180.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.41

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