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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.28, 270 and 83.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.28, 270 and 83.92 is: 125.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.28 : 270 = 83.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.28/270 = 83.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.28x = 270 × 83.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.28x = 22,658.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,658.40/180.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.68

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