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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.99, 271.38 and 126.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.99, 271.38 and 126.93 is: 190.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.99 : 271.38 = 126.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.99/271.38 = 126.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.99x = 271.38 × 126.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.99x = 34,446.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,446.26/180.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.32

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