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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.20, 270.38 and 72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.20, 270.38 and 72 is: 108.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.20 : 270.38 = 72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.20/270.38 = 72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.20x = 270.38 × 72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.20x = 19,467.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,467.54/180.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.03

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