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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.91, 270.75 and 135.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.91, 270.75 and 135.15 is: 202.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.91 : 270.75 = 135.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.91/270.75 = 135.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.91x = 270.75 × 135.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.91x = 36,591.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,591.86/180.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.27

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