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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.75, 270.82 and 126.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.75, 270.82 and 126.69 is: 189.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.75 : 270.82 = 126.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.75/270.82 = 126.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.75x = 270.82 × 126.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.75x = 34,310.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,310.19/180.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.82

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