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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.11, 270.03 and 71.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.11, 270.03 and 71.90 is: 107.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.11 : 270.03 = 71.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.11/270.03 = 71.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.11x = 270.03 × 71.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.11x = 19,415.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,415.16/180.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.80

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