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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.68, 270.94 and 129.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.68, 270.94 and 129.40 is: 194.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.68 : 270.94 = 129.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.68/270.94 = 129.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.68x = 270.94 × 129.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.68x = 35,059.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,059.64/180.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.04

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