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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.22, 270.06 and 103.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.22, 270.06 and 103.14 is: 154.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.22 : 270.06 = 103.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.22/270.06 = 103.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.22x = 270.06 × 103.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.22x = 27,853.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,853.99/180.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.56

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