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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.40, 270.72 and 126.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.40, 270.72 and 126.40 is: 189.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.40 : 270.72 = 126.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.40/270.72 = 126.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.40x = 270.72 × 126.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.40x = 34,219.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,219.01/180.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.68

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