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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.29, 270.05 and 103.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.29, 270.05 and 103.22 is: 154.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.29 : 270.05 = 103.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.29/270.05 = 103.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.29x = 270.05 × 103.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.29x = 27,872.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,872.69/180.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.60

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