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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.87, 270.90 and 137.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.87, 270.90 and 137.47 is: 205.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.87 : 270.90 = 137.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.87/270.90 = 137.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.87x = 270.90 × 137.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.87x = 37,239.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,239.95/180.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.89

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