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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.66, 270.99 and 83.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.66, 270.99 and 83.12 is: 124.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.66 : 270.99 = 83.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.66/270.99 = 83.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.66x = 270.99 × 83.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.66x = 22,524.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,524.69/180.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.68

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