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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.37, 270.31 and 103.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.37, 270.31 and 103.27 is: 154.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.37 : 270.31 = 103.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.37/270.31 = 103.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.37x = 270.31 × 103.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.37x = 27,914.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,914.91/180.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.76

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