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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.63, 271.13 and 129.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.63, 271.13 and 129.33 is: 194.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.63 : 271.13 = 129.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.63/271.13 = 129.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.63x = 271.13 × 129.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.63x = 35,064.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,064.60/180.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.12

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