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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.66, 270.81 and 126.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.66, 270.81 and 126.54 is: 189.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.66 : 270.81 = 126.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.66/270.81 = 126.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.66x = 270.81 × 126.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.66x = 34,268.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,268.30/180.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.68

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