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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.74, 270.54 and 131.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.74, 270.54 and 131.97 is: 197.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.74 : 270.54 = 131.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.74/270.54 = 131.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.74x = 270.54 × 131.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.74x = 35,704.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,704.18/180.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.54

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