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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.12, 269.88 and 128.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.12, 269.88 and 128.67 is: 192.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.12 : 269.88 = 128.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.12/269.88 = 128.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.12x = 269.88 × 128.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.12x = 34,725.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,725.46/180.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.79

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