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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.36, 270.33 and 72.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.36, 270.33 and 72.06 is: 108.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.36 : 270.33 = 72.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.36/270.33 = 72.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.36x = 270.33 × 72.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.36x = 19,479.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,479.98/180.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.01

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