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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.18, 270.42 and 103.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.18, 270.42 and 103.29 is: 155.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.18 : 270.42 = 103.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.18/270.42 = 103.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.18x = 270.42 × 103.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.18x = 27,931.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,931.68/180.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.02

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