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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.52, 270.64 and 126.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.52, 270.64 and 126.28 is: 189.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.52 : 270.64 = 126.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.52/270.64 = 126.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.52x = 270.64 × 126.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.52x = 34,176.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,176.42/180.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.32

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