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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.18, 270.30 and 107.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.18, 270.30 and 107.12 is: 160.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.18 : 270.30 = 107.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.18/270.30 = 107.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.18x = 270.30 × 107.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.18x = 28,955.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,955.61/180.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.70

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