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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.66, 271.20 and 132.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.66, 271.20 and 132.22 is: 198.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.66 : 271.20 = 132.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.66/271.20 = 132.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.66x = 271.20 × 132.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.66x = 35,858.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,858.06/180.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.48

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