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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.48, 271.04 and 129.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.48, 271.04 and 129.44 is: 194.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.48 : 271.04 = 129.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.48/271.04 = 129.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.48x = 271.04 × 129.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.48x = 35,083.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,083.42/180.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.39

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