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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.68, 271.22 and 126.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.68, 271.22 and 126.81 is: 190.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.68 : 271.22 = 126.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.68/271.22 = 126.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.68x = 271.22 × 126.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.68x = 34,392.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,392.77/180.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.36

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