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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.13, 269.65 and 108.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.13, 269.65 and 108.13 is: 161.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.13 : 269.65 = 108.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.13/269.65 = 108.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.13x = 269.65 × 108.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.13x = 29,157.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,157.25/180.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.87

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