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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.92, 271.40 and 137.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.92, 271.40 and 137.64 is: 206.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.92 : 271.40 = 137.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.92/271.40 = 137.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.92x = 271.40 × 137.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.92x = 37,355.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,355.50/180.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.48

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