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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.96, 271.45 and 127.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.96, 271.45 and 127.10 is: 190.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.96 : 271.45 = 127.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.96/271.45 = 127.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.96x = 271.45 × 127.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.96x = 34,500.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,500.65/180.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.65

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