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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.13, 270.38 and 128.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.13, 270.38 and 128.83 is: 193.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.13 : 270.38 = 128.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.13/270.38 = 128.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.13x = 270.38 × 128.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.13x = 34,833.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,833.06/180.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.38

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