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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180, 269.90 and 83.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180, 269.90 and 83.76 is: 125.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180 : 269.90 = 83.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180/269.90 = 83.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180x = 269.90 × 83.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180x = 22,606.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,606.82/180
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.59

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