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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.37, 270.56 and 126.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.37, 270.56 and 126.14 is: 189.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.37 : 270.56 = 126.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.37/270.56 = 126.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.37x = 270.56 × 126.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.37x = 34,128.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,128.44/180.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.21

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