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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.38, 270.44 and 84.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.38, 270.44 and 84.12 is: 126.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.38 : 270.44 = 84.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.38/270.44 = 84.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.38x = 270.44 × 84.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.38x = 22,749.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,749.41/180.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.12

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