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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.57, 271.23 and 131.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.57, 271.23 and 131.97 is: 198.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.57 : 271.23 = 131.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.57/271.23 = 131.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.57x = 271.23 × 131.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.57x = 35,794.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,794.22/180.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.23

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