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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.14, 270.05 and 71.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.14, 270.05 and 71.91 is: 107.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.14 : 270.05 = 71.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.14/270.05 = 71.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.14x = 270.05 × 71.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.14x = 19,418.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,418.94/180.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.80

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