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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.20, 270.34 and 71.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.20, 270.34 and 71.98 is: 107.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.20 : 270.34 = 71.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.20/270.34 = 71.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.20x = 270.34 × 71.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.20x = 19,459.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,459.07/180.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.99

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