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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.54, 270.88 and 112.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.54, 270.88 and 112.11 is: 168.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.54 : 270.88 = 112.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.54/270.88 = 112.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.54x = 270.88 × 112.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.54x = 30,368.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,368.08/180.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.21

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