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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.92, 271.34 and 84.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.92, 271.34 and 84.68 is: 127.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.92 : 271.34 = 84.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.92/271.34 = 84.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.92x = 271.34 × 84.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.92x = 22,977.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,977.07/180.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.00

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