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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.99, 270.02 and 71.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.99, 270.02 and 71.86 is: 107.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.99 : 270.02 = 71.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.99/270.02 = 71.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.99x = 270.02 × 71.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.99x = 19,403.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,403.64/179.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.80

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