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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.32, 270.16 and 128.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.32, 270.16 and 128.88 is: 193.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.32 : 270.16 = 128.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.32/270.16 = 128.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.32x = 270.16 × 128.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.32x = 34,818.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,818.22/180.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.09

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