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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.69, 271.10 and 135.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.69, 271.10 and 135.42 is: 203.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.69 : 271.10 = 135.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.69/271.10 = 135.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.69x = 271.10 × 135.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.69x = 36,710.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,710.92/180.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.17

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