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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.74, 270.66 and 126.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.74, 270.66 and 126.56 is: 189.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.74 : 270.66 = 126.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.74/270.66 = 126.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.74x = 270.66 × 126.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.74x = 34,254.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,254.73/180.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.52

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