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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.69, 270.51 and 137.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.69, 270.51 and 137.10 is: 205.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.69 : 270.51 = 137.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.69/270.51 = 137.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.69x = 270.51 × 137.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.69x = 37,086.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,086.92/180.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.26

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