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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.05, 270.23 and 71.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.05, 270.23 and 71.91 is: 107.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.05 : 270.23 = 71.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.05/270.23 = 71.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.05x = 270.23 × 71.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.05x = 19,431.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,431.88/180.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.93

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