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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.95, 271.49 and 123.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.95, 271.49 and 123.09 is: 184.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.95 : 271.49 = 123.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.95/271.49 = 123.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.95x = 271.49 × 123.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.95x = 33,416.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,416.07/180.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.67

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