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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.11, 270.13 and 50.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.11, 270.13 and 50.13 is: 75.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.11 : 270.13 = 50.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.11/270.13 = 50.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.11x = 270.13 × 50.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.11x = 13,540.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,540.27/180.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.18

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