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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.65, 271.01 and 103.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.65, 271.01 and 103.66 is: 155.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.65 : 271.01 = 103.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.65/271.01 = 103.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.65x = 271.01 × 103.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.65x = 28,092.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,092.48/180.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.51

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