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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.06, 270.36 and 125.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.06, 270.36 and 125.40 is: 188.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.06 : 270.36 = 125.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.06/270.36 = 125.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.06x = 270.36 × 125.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.06x = 33,903.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,903.14/180.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.29

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