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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.12, 270.50 and 139.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.12, 270.50 and 139.12 is: 208.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.12 : 270.50 = 139.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.12/270.50 = 139.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.12x = 270.50 × 139.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.12x = 37,631.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,631.96/180.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.93

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