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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.96, 271.54 and 84.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.96, 271.54 and 84.76 is: 127.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.96 : 271.54 = 84.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.96/271.54 = 84.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.96x = 271.54 × 84.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.96x = 23,015.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,015.73/180.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.19

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