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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.76, 271.52 and 126.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.76, 271.52 and 126.76 is: 190.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.76 : 271.52 = 126.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.76/271.52 = 126.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.76x = 271.52 × 126.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.76x = 34,417.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,417.88/180.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.41

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