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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.09, 269.87 and 71.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.09, 269.87 and 71.69 is: 107.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.09 : 269.87 = 71.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.09/269.87 = 71.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.09x = 269.87 × 71.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.09x = 19,345.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,345.27/180.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.42

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