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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.09, 270.06 and 77.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.09, 270.06 and 77.36 is: 116.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.09 : 270.06 = 77.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.09/270.06 = 77.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.09x = 270.06 × 77.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.09x = 20,891.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,891.84/180.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.01

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