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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.23, 270.36 and 103.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.23, 270.36 and 103.35 is: 155.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.23 : 270.36 = 103.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.23/270.36 = 103.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.23x = 270.36 × 103.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.23x = 27,940.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,940.30/180.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.02

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