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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.82, 270.96 and 132.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.82, 270.96 and 132.63 is: 198.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.82 : 270.96 = 132.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.82/270.96 = 132.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.82x = 270.96 × 132.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.82x = 35,937.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,937.42/180.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.75

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