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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.95, 271.40 and 84.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.95, 271.40 and 84.76 is: 127.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.95 : 271.40 = 84.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.95/271.40 = 84.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.95x = 271.40 × 84.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.95x = 23,003.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,003.86/180.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.13

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