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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.04, 270.15 and 125.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.04, 270.15 and 125.83 is: 188.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.04 : 270.15 = 125.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.04/270.15 = 125.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.04x = 270.15 × 125.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.04x = 33,992.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,992.97/180.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.81

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