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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.83, 271.10 and 129.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.83, 271.10 and 129.44 is: 194.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.83 : 271.10 = 129.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.83/271.10 = 129.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.83x = 271.10 × 129.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.83x = 35,091.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,091.18/180.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.06

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