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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.35, 270.36 and 84.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.35, 270.36 and 84.11 is: 126.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.35 : 270.36 = 84.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.35/270.36 = 84.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.35x = 270.36 × 84.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.35x = 22,739.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,739.98/180.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.09

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