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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.75, 271.28 and 135.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.75, 271.28 and 135.19 is: 202.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.75 : 271.28 = 135.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.75/271.28 = 135.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.75x = 271.28 × 135.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.75x = 36,674.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,674.34/180.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.90

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