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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.01, 270.15 and 119.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.01, 270.15 and 119.26 is: 178.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.01 : 270.15 = 119.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.01/270.15 = 119.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.01x = 270.15 × 119.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.01x = 32,218.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,218.09/180.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.98

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