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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.96, 271.18 and 135.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.96, 271.18 and 135.18 is: 202.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.96 : 271.18 = 135.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.96/271.18 = 135.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.96x = 271.18 × 135.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.96x = 36,658.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,658.11/180.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.58

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