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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.43, 270.34 and 107.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.43, 270.34 and 107.12 is: 160.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.43 : 270.34 = 107.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.43/270.34 = 107.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.43x = 270.34 × 107.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.43x = 28,959.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,959.23/180.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.50

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