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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.55, 270.83 and 72.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.55, 270.83 and 72.35 is: 108.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.55 : 270.83 = 72.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.55/270.83 = 72.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.55x = 270.83 × 72.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.55x = 19,594.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,594.55/180.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.53

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