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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.38, 270.14 and 103.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.38, 270.14 and 103.18 is: 154.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.38 : 270.14 = 103.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.38/270.14 = 103.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.38x = 270.14 × 103.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.38x = 27,873.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,873.05/180.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.52

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