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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.82, 271.08 and 126.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.82, 271.08 and 126.58 is: 189.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.82 : 271.08 = 126.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.82/271.08 = 126.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.82x = 271.08 × 126.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.82x = 34,313.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,313.31/180.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.76

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