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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.61, 271.05 and 122.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.61, 271.05 and 122.69 is: 184.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.61 : 271.05 = 122.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.61/271.05 = 122.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.61x = 271.05 × 122.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.61x = 33,255.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,255.12/180.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.13

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