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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.73, 270.64 and 126.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.73, 270.64 and 126.36 is: 189.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.73 : 270.64 = 126.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.73/270.64 = 126.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.73x = 270.64 × 126.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.73x = 34,198.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,198.23/180.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.22

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