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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.43, 270.57 and 72.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.43, 270.57 and 72.19 is: 108.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.43 : 270.57 = 72.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.43/270.57 = 72.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.43x = 270.57 × 72.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.43x = 19,532.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,532.45/180.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.25

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