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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 128.80, 180.80 and 128.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 128.80, 180.80 and 128.80 is: 180.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    128.80 : 180.80 = 128.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    128.80/180.80 = 128.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    128.80x = 180.80 × 128.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    128.80x = 23,287.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,287.04/128.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.80

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