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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.81, 270.95 and 135.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.81, 270.95 and 135.13 is: 202.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.81 : 270.95 = 135.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.81/270.95 = 135.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.81x = 270.95 × 135.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.81x = 36,613.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,613.01/180.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.50

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