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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.32, 270.26 and 103.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.32, 270.26 and 103.26 is: 154.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.32 : 270.26 = 103.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.32/270.26 = 103.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.32x = 270.26 × 103.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.32x = 27,907.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,907.05/180.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.76

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