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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.26, 270.12 and 83.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.26, 270.12 and 83.90 is: 125.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.26 : 270.12 = 83.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.26/270.12 = 83.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.26x = 270.12 × 83.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.26x = 22,663.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,663.07/180.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.72

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