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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.19, 270.03 and 103.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.19, 270.03 and 103.05 is: 154.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.19 : 270.03 = 103.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.19/270.03 = 103.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.19x = 270.03 × 103.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.19x = 27,826.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,826.59/180.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.43

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