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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.43, 270.69 and 87.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.43, 270.69 and 87.82 is: 131.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.43 : 270.69 = 87.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.43/270.69 = 87.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.43x = 270.69 × 87.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.43x = 23,771.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,771.48/180.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.75

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