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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.60, 270.75 and 72.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.60, 270.75 and 72.32 is: 108.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.60 : 270.75 = 72.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.60/270.75 = 72.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.60x = 270.75 × 72.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.60x = 19,580.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,580.28/180.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.42

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