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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.50, 270.62 and 72.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.50, 270.62 and 72.20 is: 108.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.50 : 270.62 = 72.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.50/270.62 = 72.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.50x = 270.62 × 72.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.50x = 19,537.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,537.05/180.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.24

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