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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.62, 271.03 and 152.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.62, 271.03 and 152.07 is: 228.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.62 : 271.03 = 152.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.62/271.03 = 152.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.62x = 271.03 × 152.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.62x = 41,215.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,215.53/180.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.19

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