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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.13, 270.32 and 77.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.13, 270.32 and 77.42 is: 116.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.13 : 270.32 = 77.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.13/270.32 = 77.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.13x = 270.32 × 77.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.13x = 20,928.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,928.17/180.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.18

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