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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.45, 270.42 and 134.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.45, 270.42 and 134.70 is: 201.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.45 : 270.42 = 134.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.45/270.42 = 134.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.45x = 270.42 × 134.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.45x = 36,425.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,425.57/180.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.86

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