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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.68, 271.06 and 84.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.68, 271.06 and 84.56 is: 126.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.68 : 271.06 = 84.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.68/271.06 = 84.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.68x = 271.06 × 84.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.68x = 22,920.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,920.83/180.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.86

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