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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.18, 269.91 and 128.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.18, 269.91 and 128.68 is: 192.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.18 : 269.91 = 128.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.18/269.91 = 128.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.18x = 269.91 × 128.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.18x = 34,731.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,731.34/180.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.76

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