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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.52, 270.70 and 95.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.52, 270.70 and 95.08 is: 142.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.52 : 270.70 = 95.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.52/270.70 = 95.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.52x = 270.70 × 95.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.52x = 25,738.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,738.16/180.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.58

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