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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.15, 270.35 and 71.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.15, 270.35 and 71.94 is: 107.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.15 : 270.35 = 71.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.15/270.35 = 71.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.15x = 270.35 × 71.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.15x = 19,448.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,448.98/180.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.96

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