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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.06, 268.99 and 128.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.06, 268.99 and 128.29 is: 191.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.06 : 268.99 = 128.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.06/268.99 = 128.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.06x = 268.99 × 128.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.06x = 34,508.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,508.73/180.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.65

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