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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.02, 270.30 and 126.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.02, 270.30 and 126.02 is: 189.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.02 : 270.30 = 126.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.02/270.30 = 126.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.02x = 270.30 × 126.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.02x = 34,063.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,063.21/180.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.22

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