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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.09, 270.25 and 71.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.09, 270.25 and 71.89 is: 107.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.09 : 270.25 = 71.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.09/270.25 = 71.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.09x = 270.25 × 71.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.09x = 19,427.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,427.42/180.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.88

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