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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.56, 270.91 and 72.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.56, 270.91 and 72.36 is: 108.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.56 : 270.91 = 72.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.56/270.91 = 72.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.56x = 270.91 × 72.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.56x = 19,603.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,603.14/180.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.57

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