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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.23, 269.80 and 126.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.23, 269.80 and 126.09 is: 188.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.23 : 269.80 = 126.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.23/269.80 = 126.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.23x = 269.80 × 126.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.23x = 34,018.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,018.77/180.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.76

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