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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.20, 270.22 and 125.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.20, 270.22 and 125.33 is: 187.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.20 : 270.22 = 125.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.20/270.22 = 125.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.20x = 270.22 × 125.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.20x = 33,866.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,866.02/180.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.94

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