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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.72, 270.71 and 135

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.72, 270.71 and 135 is: 202.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.72 : 270.71 = 135 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.72/270.71 = 135/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.72x = 270.71 × 135
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.72x = 36,545.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,545.85/180.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.22

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