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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.06, 270.26 and 82.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.06, 270.26 and 82.61 is: 123.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.06 : 270.26 = 82.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.06/270.26 = 82.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.06x = 270.26 × 82.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.06x = 22,326.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,326.18/180.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.99

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