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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.20, 269.70 and 126.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.20, 269.70 and 126.20 is: 188.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.20 : 269.70 = 126.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.20/269.70 = 126.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.20x = 269.70 × 126.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.20x = 34,036.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,036.14/180.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.88

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