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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.92, 271.26 and 132.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.92, 271.26 and 132.68 is: 198.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.92 : 271.26 = 132.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.92/271.26 = 132.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.92x = 271.26 × 132.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.92x = 35,990.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,990.78/180.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.93

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