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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.86, 271.29 and 145.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.86, 271.29 and 145.02 is: 217.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.86 : 271.29 = 145.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.86/271.29 = 145.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.86x = 271.29 × 145.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.86x = 39,342.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,342.68/180.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.53

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