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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180, 270.06 and 102.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180, 270.06 and 102.87 is: 154.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180 : 270.06 = 102.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180/270.06 = 102.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180x = 270.06 × 102.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180x = 27,781.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,781.07/180
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.34

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