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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.14, 270.09 and 77.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.14, 270.09 and 77.39 is: 116.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.14 : 270.09 = 77.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.14/270.09 = 77.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.14x = 270.09 × 77.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.14x = 20,902.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,902.27/180.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.03

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