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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.92, 271.45 and 123.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.92, 271.45 and 123.21 is: 184.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.92 : 271.45 = 123.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.92/271.45 = 123.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.92x = 271.45 × 123.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.92x = 33,445.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,445.05/180.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.86

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