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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.65, 270.90 and 142.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.65, 270.90 and 142.17 is: 213.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.65 : 270.90 = 142.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.65/270.90 = 142.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.65x = 270.90 × 142.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.65x = 38,513.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,513.85/180.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.20

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