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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.05, 269.46 and 126.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.05, 269.46 and 126.18 is: 188.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.05 : 269.46 = 126.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.05/269.46 = 126.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.05x = 269.46 × 126.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.05x = 34,000.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,000.46/180.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.84

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