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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.88, 270.86 and 137.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.88, 270.86 and 137.58 is: 206.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.88 : 270.86 = 137.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.88/270.86 = 137.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.88x = 270.86 × 137.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.88x = 37,264.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,264.92/180.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.02

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