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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.16, 269.75 and 103.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.16, 269.75 and 103.05 is: 154.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.16 : 269.75 = 103.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.16/269.75 = 103.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.16x = 269.75 × 103.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.16x = 27,798.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,798.41/180.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.30

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