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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.06, 270 and 81.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.06, 270 and 81.20 is: 121.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.06 : 270 = 81.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.06/270 = 81.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.06x = 270 × 81.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.06x = 21,924
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,924/180.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.76

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