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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.72, 271.20 and 123.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.72, 271.20 and 123.06 is: 184.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.72 : 271.20 = 123.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.72/271.20 = 123.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.72x = 271.20 × 123.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.72x = 33,373.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,373.87/180.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.67

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