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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.56, 270.21 and 129.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.56, 270.21 and 129.26 is: 193.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.56 : 270.21 = 129.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.56/270.21 = 129.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.56x = 270.21 × 129.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.56x = 34,927.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,927.34/180.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.44

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