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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.45, 270.20 and 143.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.45, 270.20 and 143.87 is: 215.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.45 : 270.20 = 143.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.45/270.20 = 143.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.45x = 270.20 × 143.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.45x = 38,872.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,872.68/180.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.42

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