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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.48, 270.72 and 83.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.48, 270.72 and 83.14 is: 124.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.48 : 270.72 = 83.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.48/270.72 = 83.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.48x = 270.72 × 83.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.48x = 22,506.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,506.98/180.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.71

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