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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.11, 270.23 and 71.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.11, 270.23 and 71.84 is: 107.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.11 : 270.23 = 71.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.11/270.23 = 71.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.11x = 270.23 × 71.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.11x = 19,411.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,411.61/180.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.78

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