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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.21, 270.12 and 71.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.21, 270.12 and 71.88 is: 107.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.21 : 270.12 = 71.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.21/270.12 = 71.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.21x = 270.12 × 71.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.21x = 19,416.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,416.23/180.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.74

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