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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.48, 270.63 and 72.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.48, 270.63 and 72.18 is: 108.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.48 : 270.63 = 72.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.48/270.63 = 72.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.48x = 270.63 × 72.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.48x = 19,534.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,534.07/180.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.23

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