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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.09, 269.91 and 103.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.09, 269.91 and 103.10 is: 154.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.09 : 269.91 = 103.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.09/269.91 = 103.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.09x = 269.91 × 103.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.09x = 27,826.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,826.37/180.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.51

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