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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.63, 271.08 and 119.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.63, 271.08 and 119.88 is: 179.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.63 : 271.08 = 119.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.63/271.08 = 119.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.63x = 271.08 × 119.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.63x = 32,497.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,497.07/180.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.91

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