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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.34, 270.25 and 103.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.34, 270.25 and 103.19 is: 154.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.34 : 270.25 = 103.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.34/270.25 = 103.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.34x = 270.25 × 103.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.34x = 27,885.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,885.88/180.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.63

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