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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.88, 270.78 and 128.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.88, 270.78 and 128.64 is: 192.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.88 : 270.78 = 128.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.88/270.78 = 128.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.88x = 270.78 × 128.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.88x = 34,833.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,833.14/180.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.58

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