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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.24, 269.88 and 126.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.24, 269.88 and 126.16 is: 188.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.24 : 269.88 = 126.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.24/269.88 = 126.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.24x = 269.88 × 126.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.24x = 34,048.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,048.06/180.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.90

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