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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.84, 271.44 and 138

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.84, 271.44 and 138 is: 207.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.84 : 271.44 = 138 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.84/271.44 = 138/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.84x = 271.44 × 138
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.84x = 37,458.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,458.72/180.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.14

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