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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.85, 271.20 and 129.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.85, 271.20 and 129.82 is: 194.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.85 : 271.20 = 129.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.85/271.20 = 129.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.85x = 271.20 × 129.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.85x = 35,207.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,207.18/180.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.68

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