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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.54, 270.50 and 134.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.54, 270.50 and 134.91 is: 202.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.54 : 270.50 = 134.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.54/270.50 = 134.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.54x = 270.50 × 134.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.54x = 36,492.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,492.48/180.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.13

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