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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.64, 270.72 and 95.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.64, 270.72 and 95.04 is: 142.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.64 : 270.72 = 95.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.64/270.72 = 95.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.64x = 270.72 × 95.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.64x = 25,729.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,729.23/180.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.43

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