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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.06, 270.02 and 82.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.06, 270.02 and 82.48 is: 123.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.06 : 270.02 = 82.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.06/270.02 = 82.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.06x = 270.02 × 82.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.06x = 22,271.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,271.25/180.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.69

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