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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.63, 270.87 and 70.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.63, 270.87 and 70.92 is: 106.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.63 : 270.87 = 70.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.63/270.87 = 70.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.63x = 270.87 × 70.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.63x = 19,210.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,210.10/180.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.35

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