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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.84, 270.65 and 126.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.84, 270.65 and 126.51 is: 189.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.84 : 270.65 = 126.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.84/270.65 = 126.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.84x = 270.65 × 126.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.84x = 34,239.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,239.93/180.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.34

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