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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.02, 269.93 and 83.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.02, 269.93 and 83.74 is: 125.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.02 : 269.93 = 83.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.02/269.93 = 83.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.02x = 269.93 × 83.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.02x = 22,603.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,603.94/180.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.56

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