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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.86, 271.41 and 135.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.86, 271.41 and 135.29 is: 203.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.86 : 271.41 = 135.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.86/271.41 = 135.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.86x = 271.41 × 135.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.86x = 36,719.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,719.23/180.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.03

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