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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.30, 270.54 and 72.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.30, 270.54 and 72.12 is: 108.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.30 : 270.54 = 72.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.30/270.54 = 72.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.30x = 270.54 × 72.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.30x = 19,511.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,511.34/180.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.22

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