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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.88, 271.08 and 134.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.88, 271.08 and 134.86 is: 202.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.88 : 271.08 = 134.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.88/271.08 = 134.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.88x = 271.08 × 134.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.88x = 36,557.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,557.85/180.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.11

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