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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.16, 270.18 and 83.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.16, 270.18 and 83.86 is: 125.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.16 : 270.18 = 83.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.16/270.18 = 83.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.16x = 270.18 × 83.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.16x = 22,657.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,657.29/180.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.76

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