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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.63, 270.81 and 129.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.63, 270.81 and 129.06 is: 193.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.63 : 270.81 = 129.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.63/270.81 = 129.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.63x = 270.81 × 129.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.63x = 34,950.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,950.74/180.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.49

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