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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.09, 269.89 and 103.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.09, 269.89 and 103.02 is: 154.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.09 : 269.89 = 103.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.09/269.89 = 103.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.09x = 269.89 × 103.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.09x = 27,804.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,804.07/180.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.39

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