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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.13, 269.99 and 103.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.13, 269.99 and 103.15 is: 154.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.13 : 269.99 = 103.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.13/269.99 = 103.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.13x = 269.99 × 103.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.13x = 27,849.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,849.47/180.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.61

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