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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.73, 270.54 and 137.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.73, 270.54 and 137.30 is: 205.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.73 : 270.54 = 137.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.73/270.54 = 137.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.73x = 270.54 × 137.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.73x = 37,143.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,143.79/180.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.52

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