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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.07, 270.18 and 83.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.07, 270.18 and 83.81 is: 125.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.07 : 270.18 = 83.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.07/270.18 = 83.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.07x = 270.18 × 83.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.07x = 22,644.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,644.46/180.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.76

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