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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.20, 270.27 and 103.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.20, 270.27 and 103.25 is: 154.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.20 : 270.27 = 103.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.20/270.27 = 103.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.20x = 270.27 × 103.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.20x = 27,906.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,906.05/180.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.86

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