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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.77, 271.35 and 132.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.77, 271.35 and 132.09 is: 198.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.77 : 271.35 = 132.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.77/271.35 = 132.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.77x = 271.35 × 132.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.77x = 35,842.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,842.62/180.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.28

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