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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.65, 270.51 and 103.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.65, 270.51 and 103.48 is: 154.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.65 : 270.51 = 103.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.65/270.51 = 103.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.65x = 270.51 × 103.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.65x = 27,991.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,991.02/180.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.95

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