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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.03, 270.14 and 111.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.03, 270.14 and 111.72 is: 167.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.03 : 270.14 = 111.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.03/270.14 = 111.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.03x = 270.14 × 111.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.03x = 30,179.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,179.48/180.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.64

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