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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.14, 270.06 and 111.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.14, 270.06 and 111.52 is: 167.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.14 : 270.06 = 111.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.14/270.06 = 111.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.14x = 270.06 × 111.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.14x = 30,117.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,117.09/180.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.19

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