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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.80, 270.59 and 126.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.80, 270.59 and 126.93 is: 189.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.80 : 270.59 = 126.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.80/270.59 = 126.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.80x = 270.59 × 126.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.80x = 34,345.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,345.35/180.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.97

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