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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.08, 270.15 and 82.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.08, 270.15 and 82.56 is: 123.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.08 : 270.15 = 82.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.08/270.15 = 82.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.08x = 270.15 × 82.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.08x = 22,303.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,303.38/180.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.85

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