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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.07, 270.23 and 71.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.07, 270.23 and 71.87 is: 107.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.07 : 270.23 = 71.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.07/270.23 = 71.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.07x = 270.23 × 71.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.07x = 19,419.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,419.72/180.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.85

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