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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.38, 270.33 and 72.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.38, 270.33 and 72.14 is: 108.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.38 : 270.33 = 72.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.38/270.33 = 72.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.38x = 270.33 × 72.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.38x = 19,501.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,501.61/180.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.11

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