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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.14, 270.32 and 122.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.14, 270.32 and 122.42 is: 183.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.14 : 270.32 = 122.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.14/270.32 = 122.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.14x = 270.32 × 122.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.14x = 33,092.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,092.57/180.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.70

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