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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.26, 270.25 and 84.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.26, 270.25 and 84.05 is: 126.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.26 : 270.25 = 84.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.26/270.25 = 84.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.26x = 270.25 × 84.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.26x = 22,714.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,714.51/180.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.01

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