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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.55, 270.90 and 129.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.55, 270.90 and 129.52 is: 194.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.55 : 270.90 = 129.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.55/270.90 = 129.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.55x = 270.90 × 129.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.55x = 35,086.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,086.97/180.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.33

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